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10 easy small space gardening ideas

October 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Gardening is a hobby that can deliver fresh food, beautiful flowers, a connection to nature, and a sense of calm. Not everyone has the luxury of gardening in an expansive outdoor space, however. The convenience and affordability of apartments, condominiums and shared spaces can often come with the compromise of little or no outdoor space to call your own. Having said that, it's possible to embrace small space gardening, ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: container gardening, Containers, Garden, gardening, Grow Your Own, Hanging Baskets, herb garden, indoor gardening, Indoor plants, Plants, small space gardening

Gardening for kids: 10 brilliant garden projects to do with children

July 30, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for inspiration on gardening for kids? These ten great projects are perfect for getting kids gardening and having fun outdoors. As well as being lots of fun, gardening for children is a great way to explore their senses, learn about nature, and develop an interest in healthy living.  Gardening is also a fantastic way to spend time as a family or to celebrate Earth Day, and can have a hugely positive impact on everyone’s ...

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Filed Under: Gardening with Children Tagged With: Children, Garden, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, indoor gardening, Nature, Nature Craft, Wildlife gardening

Win a Plantsmith Houseplant Care Kit

May 25, 2021 by Catherine 63 Comments

Could your houseplants benefit from some pampering? If the answer is yes, this is a great giveaway for you :) I'm partnering with the team at Plantsmith to bring you a lovely prize that's perfect for perking up your houseplants in style. I've got five Plantsmith Houseplant Care System sets to give away to five lucky indoor gardeners. Why do you need specific products to take care of houseplants? Plants grown indoors are not growing ...

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A Guide to Growing Parsley Indoors

May 20, 2021 by Catherine 1 Comment

Collaborative post If you'd like to start growing herbs indoors, parsley is a great variety to try. It's widely used as a garnish, and is an ingredient in many recipes and salads. There are health benefits of parsley too; it's rich in antioxidants and vitamins, can help with digestion, and is a natural breath freshener. Parsley is also an easy herb to grow, and will be perfectly happy on a sunny windowsill inside your home. This ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Grow Your Own, growing from seed, herb garden, Herbs, Homegrown, indoor gardening, Indoor plants, parsley, Plant care, Planting, Plants, Top Tips

The best microgreens to grow, and how to grow microgreens at home

April 1, 2021 by Catherine 2 Comments

Would you like to grow your own microgreens?  It’s a really simple indoor gardening project that can quickly provide you with super-healthy, tasty edible greens.  Read on for a simple step-by-step guide to growing microgreens, plus advice on the best microgreens to grow. What are microgreens? Microgreens are seedlings of herbs and vegetables.  You would usually allow the plant to reach full size before harvesting it, but ...

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Filed Under: Grow Your Own Tagged With: container gardening, Food, Garden tips, gardening, Gardening with children, Grow Your Own, growing from seed, indoor gardening, micro greens, Top Tips

8 popular houseplants and their benefits

March 1, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Houseplants are such an important part of the home. Without them a room can lack a sense of freshness and calm, both of which play a significant role in our mental health. And adding houseplants to your home can provide physical benefits too. Let's take a look at eight popular houseplants, and the benefits they can offer. You can learn more about your indoor garden, plant by plant. Money plant This isn't a ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Garden tips, Houseplants, indoor gardening, Indoor plants, Interior trends, Interiors

Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening gift ideas

November 3, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now! I've been busy hunting down lots of great gift ideas which are perfect for gardeners, so you don't have to do the hard work. There are separate sections on stocking filler gifts for gardeners, and gardening gifts for kids too :) Great gifts for ...

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Filed Under: Product Showcase Tagged With: Children, Christmas, container gardening, Family, gardening, gardening equipment, Gardening with children, Gift Guide, Gifts, indoor gardening

Indoor plant care: common problems and how to solve them

August 26, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

Do you have houseplants in your home? These indoor plant care tips will help you keep them looking healthy and happy! You may love the idea of having lots of indoor plants, but sometimes those plants struggle to thrive despite your best efforts. You're not alone here. In this post I'm going to take a look at the most common houseplant problems, and give you lots of indoor plant care tips to help solve them. The benefits of indoor ...

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Filed Under: Houseplants Tagged With: Houseplants, indoor gardening, Indoor plants, Low-maintenance plants, Plant care, Plant diseases, Plant food, plant pests, Plant pots, Plants, right plant right place, watering

How to grow a windowsill herb garden

June 20, 2020 by Catherine 1 Comment

If you’re new to growing your own food, a windowsill herb garden is an ideal place to start! Growing herbs from seed is a low-cost way to have fresh herbs for your cooking, with one packet of seeds usually containing enough for a few pots of herbs. And it's really easy to grow herbs from seed - you don’t even need a garden to do it. Lots of herbs will grow very well on a windowsill indoors. Growing herbs indoors is also an ideal gardening ...

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