7 Ways to Make Bean Supports for Climbing Beans
A comprehensive look at DIY bean supports and bean trellises for growing climbing beans. Includes the best way to grow…
Gardening
How to Grow Coriander from the Supermarket
Tips on growing coriander from the supermarket and how to keep it alive for longer. Use this technique to get several generous harvests from your plant and have fresh herbs all summer long. Full DIY video included.
How to make DIY Ollas: Low Tech Self-Watering Systems for Plants
Introduction to using ollas in the garden and simple instructions for how to make a DIY olla using a terracotta plant pot. Ollas are an inexpensive way to keep plants watered. They slow-release water around growing plants using an ancient technique discovered by people living in arid regions.Â
How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Scratch
Are you interested in growing your own food? Use these tips to start a vegetable garden from scratch for bountiful harvests, no matter your growing space. Includes information on raised beds, container gardens, and creating an in-ground vegetable garden.
How to Build a Pallet Planter in 5 Easy Steps
This is a garden project showing how to convert a single wood pallet into a deep container for growing food and flowers. A low-cost and useful addition to your container garden! The tutorial includes DIY instructions and a video showing how to build a pallet planter, fill it, and grow plants inside.
How to Make a DIY Garden Obelisk (Willow Plant Support)
How to transform a bundle of willow into a DIY garden obelisk. This natural plant support is inexpensive to make and perfect for using as a bean teepee, a sweet pea wigwam, or to grow other climbing plants.
How to grow Pineberries – White Strawberries with a Citrus Kick
Tips and tricks for how to grow pineberries including where to source them, cultivation tips, and harvesting. Pineberries are white to blush-pink berries similar to standard red strawberries in flavor but with a citrusy kick. They’re also easy to grow and very prolific!
How to Organize the Garden with the KonMari Method
Six steps to organizing a cluttered garden and shed using the KonMari Method from Marie Kondo. Includes how to approach tidying the garden with categories ranging from garden tools to garden plants. Use this technique to get control of your garden clutter in the shed, greenhouse, seed store, and in the garden itself.
12 Useful Tips for Organizing a Seed Swap
One of the best ways to save money and reduce waste in the garden is to spend less and share more! This is how to organize a seed swap and plant sharing event that helps people (including yourself) get seeds for free. Includes ideas for booking a venue, sponsors, donations, and reaching people with news of the event.