by | Dec 27, 2025 | gardening
VideoVideo DescriptionHave you wondered why 5 gallon paint buckets and 5 gallon nursery pots are different sizes? The truth will blow your mind! It's true: a 1 gallon nursery pot WILL NOT hold 1 gallon of water. In fact, all nursery containers are smaller than...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | organic gardening
Understanding Your Garden Space Assessing Your Conditions When I first started gardening, I thought any flower could grow anywhere. Boy, was I wrong! The first step is to understand your garden’s conditions. This means looking at how much sunlight your space...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | organic gardening
Choosing the Right Exotic Vegetables for Your Garden Researching Unique Varieties When I first began my journey into the world of exotic vegetables, the sheer variety available was both exciting and overwhelming. I started my research by browsing seed catalogs and...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | organic gardening
Understanding Sunlight Exposure Evaluating Your Garden’s Location One of the coolest things I’ve learned over the years is how vital sunlight is for a garden. If you don’t assess your garden’s location, you might end up planting shade-loving plants...
by Daphne Winslow | Dec 27, 2025 | organic gardening
Understanding Your Garden’s Water Needs Assessing Soil Type First off, if you’re going to have a garden, you gotta get to know your soil! Different types of soil have different water retention capabilities. For instance, sandy soil drains pretty quickly,...
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