Tips for Converting Small Farms to Organic Production

Here are the best Home Based Tricks and Tips for Tastiest Zucchini Harvest Ever. From selecting quality seeds to maximizing sunlight exposure and implementing companion planting, these tips will elevate your zucchini harvest to new heights of taste and satisfaction.

Across North America, spring and summer mean that it’s time to buy new plants for the garden, and while there are plenty of great nurseries and garden centers, real plant enthusiasts know that treasures are often to be found at independent plant sales. Here in the Northeast, we are blessed to have more than a few that are worth traveling to, even if it involves getting up early to commute a few hours or even booking a room somewhere.

Balcony gardens can be quite valuable for those living in urban areas with little outside space. They might not be big, but when they are carefully designed, balcony gardens can be truly magical spaces—bringing nature to the heart of a town or city. If you have a sliver of outdoor space by means of a balcony, here is what to think about.

When summer's sweltering heat and humidity arrive, not everyone is blessed with the luxury of central air in their home. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t keep your home cool during the long summer days. Whether you don’t have AC in your home or are just looking to save some money this summer, here are a few simple ways to stay cool at home without spending a dime.

My partner will devour beets any old way, whether that’s in a bitter pickled version or a creamy cold soup.Me? I adore these root veggies, b

Before you begin gardening, you must observe the space you are about to use, perfectly. How big or small it is? Which way the wind blows and how windy it is? Is it sloppy or shady? Take a look at every aspect of the selected area neatly and consider how you can use it. How many hours of sun it gets? Which spots are the longest sunny? Where is partial shade? How you will water the garden? How you can use rainwater? What is the pH level of soil and other nutrients in it? How you can use the space more effectively and what is the average temperature and in which zone your area falls into?

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Organic, no-till systems are the best option for farmers and gardeners who understand the value of soil and want to take steps to preserve, protect, and improve it over time. Most simply explained, the method relies on disturbing the soil as little as possible and adding organic matter to the surface.

Before I could start dreaming of what I’d harvest from my London plot, I had to tame it and cultivate its clay soil. Inspired by the writings of Lawrence Hills, I wanted to transform my overgrown haven organically and sustainably, using what little I knew from books and listening to other plot holders. The organic ethos is at the heart of my gardening, and each technique I adopted was a small step towards sustainability.

If you happen to be a town dweller with a small garden, chances are you have looked out of the window at that long, narrow strip of land and wondered how you could improve it with a bit of clever design. It's not the easiest task as an amateur, but the joy of working with a garden designer is that they have a wealth of ideas on hand, not just about pretty planting, but about how to shape a garden to maximise the space at hand. Garden designer Lottie Delamain, who made her first appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022 with her dye garden, offers virtual consultations for owners who want some inspiration to do it themselves. Here she offers some of her designs as examples of how a small garden can be transformed with a little DIY and elbow grease.

With the help of these Small Bathroom Organization Ideas, you can transform the look of your mini bathroom utilizing every single inch of space cleverly!