Assess Your Space and Environment Evaluate Sunlight Exposure One of the very first things I discovered when diving into urban gardening is the importance of sunlight. I remember feeling so pumped when I got my first little balcony, but then I had to figure out how...
Understanding Native Plants What are Native Plants? So, let’s kick things off by talking about what exactly native plants are. These beauties are those species that naturally thrive in a specific region without any human intervention. They’ve adapted beautifully over...
Compost: Nature’s Black Gold What is Compost? Compost is like a magic potion for your garden. It’s made from decomposed organic materials like kitchen scraps and yard waste. Just picture it as Mother Nature’s way of recycling. Instead of tossing those...
Selecting the Right Plants Diversity Is Key When I first decided to create a pollinator-friendly garden, the first thing I learned was the importance of plant diversity. You want to include a variety of flowers that bloom at different times throughout the season. This...
Creating a Vision for Your Garden Understanding the Concept of Edible Landscaping Picture your garden as not just a patch of dirt, but an extended part of your living space. Edible landscaping marries the aesthetic beauty of traditional landscaping with the practical...
