If you’re looking for patio garden ideas on a budget, consider growing your own herbs for tea! Many mass-produced teas nowadays have dubious sources and can be heavily treated with pesticides. In other words, it’s hard to know exactly what you’re sipping. Furthermore, prices at specialty tea shops can be hard on the wallet. You...

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Houseplants add a shot of freshness to any space in a home or office and are relatively easy to maintain. Most love a well-draining potting soil, and most of them grow best with a bit of liquid fertilizer once or twice a year. Best of all, there are great low light house plants that will...

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Looks can really be deceiving, particularly when it comes to favourite colourful plants and flowers that fill your garden beds. Many plants that are incredibly beautiful are also toxic, and some can even be deadly. Read on to learn about the most poisonous flowers out there, so you can garden with caution. Often, the most...

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Are you tired of forgetting what you planted where? If you have an even slightly crafty side, read on for some fun ideas for how to mark your fruits, veggies, and herbs with style. Whether you bake them, paint them, or string them, this list of DIY plant markers will have you raiding your craft...

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A raised cinder block raised bed can be a really budget-friendly way to construct a garden if your woodworking skills aren’t quite up to par. Read on to learn about how I built mine, and how you can make your own raised beds, quickly and easily. To build my first basic bed, I visited a...

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Even though container fruit trees are smaller in scale, they can still produce an impressive crop. From everyday fruits like peaches to exotic pomegranates and figs, there’s a great fit for your patio garden (and your taste buds). Maybe you’ve got a rooftop patio, or are renting and unable to plant fruit trees right in...

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A favourite low-cal pasta replacement loaded with vitamin C and fibre, spaghetti squash has reached a new level of popularity in a carb-conscious world. The protein-rich seeds can be seasoned and roasted for a healthy snack, and the spaghetti-like strands suit many different flavours, from savoury to sweet. If you’ve ever grown a pumpkin, growing...

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Growing raspberries is rewarding for any level of gardener. They’re hardy, cold tolerant, and easy to grow with few issues. As long as you heed a few simple rules for growing happy, healthy berry bushes, your garden is sure to reward you with healthy crops of these gems. All About Growing Raspberries Enjoyed fresh off...

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