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Tomatoes are by far the most popular garden plant of all and for good reason. What is better than walking out to your garden and grabbing a ripe tomato and popping it in your mouth! Growing tomatoes is more than just planting your favourite kind in the garden. It is about building your soil and…
I have noticed over the years that people recommend watering the garden with water that does not have chlorine in it such as Tap water. The premise of this statement is the bacteria I your soil are a key player in the nutrient cycle and chlorine kills bacteria. So today I thought today I would…
Gardens around the northern hemisphere are coming alive and it is an exciting time of year. Then you notice a strange insect or damage on your plants. Today I am going to go through how I deal with pests in my garden. Before I get to actively managing any breakouts that you have I would…
If you have access to a patio, balcony or deck these small spaces are great for container gardening. Although I have a larger garden I like having crops we use more often close at hand. Before you get going make sure your deck gets direct sunlight for at least part of the day. Typically the…
Garden-in-a-Can by Back to the Roots Growing food in small spaces can be a challenge especially if you only have a little space but wish to grow at home none the less. Small spaces gardening can sometimes be difficult as typically soil and containers can take up valuable storage space. There is now a simple…