Sensory Gardens

Sensory Gardens

What are they and how can you create your own sensory garden ? If you are a gardener, it is likely that you, like us, love to touch, smell and taste plants – It’s not weird! When we garden, we like to gaze at plants, run our hands over the leaves and petals, and...
Why community gardens are important

Why community gardens are important

Community gardening not only produces food, but also gives purpose and transforms problems into possibilities, which in turn improves mental health and well-being, which is sorely needed amongst the...
Effects of covid 19 on planet sales and gardening

Effects of covid 19 on planet sales and gardening

With Covid-19 hanging around for more than a year now, and no plans of it going away anytime soon, people are forced to find more creative ways to pass the time at home, thus showing an incredible increase in the sales of plants and bulbs. People are paying more...
Benefits of community gardening.

Benefits of community gardening.

The vacant lot that they would ultimately turn into a vibrant community garden was overgrown with grass — grass that was taller than they were. They had to use machetes to cut it down, then let the grass fertilize the ground, and thereafter began an extensive cleanup...
Tips on getting the best beans from your bunch

Tips on getting the best beans from your bunch

Beans are a staple crop in home gardens around the world. They are robust, easy to start, and a delicious garden vegetable that can be canned and preserved for later enjoyment. But have you ever wondered if there was anything that you could do to maximize your bean...