Gardening

An evergreen tree with a luscious fruit, mangoes are best enjoyed from well cared for trees.

The mango tree, scientifically known as the Mangifera indica, is a hardy evergreen tree best suited for the tropical and sub-tropical regions. If the temperature doesn’t go below 40°F or about 4°C where you live, then yes, you can grow some heady, luscious mangoes. And mangoes are not just good for the palate; they are delicious, but come loaded with a host of benefits.

Container gardening can be a fun, creative, and easy way to grow your plants in various different kinds of containers both inside and outside. Although container gardening can be simple, there are definitely some things you need to keep in mind in order to grow successfully. Here are nine tips for better container gardening.

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If you’ve ever grown your own food, you understand the hard work that goes into it. One of the things you never want to see is your harvest go to waste. Believe me, I know the sorrow of not being able to figure out what to do with my harvest fast enough before it is no longer fresh. On the flip side, this circumstance has really encouraged me to learn and try out different ideas for preserving whatever I grew. And now I am here to share them with you! Here are five ideas to preserve your garden harvest.

Basil, for you and your garden

From salads to herbal uses to home remedies – basil is one plant brimming with all the goodness of nature. Here’s why it should be in your garden…

I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again. Having healthy soil is essential to a successful garden. It is always wise to regularly test the pH levels and check which nutrients you be missing in your soil. This can be done by utilizing a soil-testing kit. If your soil does require a health-adjustment, rest assured there are many organic, natural ways to better your gardening soil.  Here are 10 ways to help you improve your garden’s soil.

This is an eco-friendly, organic method known as “sheet composting” which allows you to grow your food organically without digging or tilling up soil. If I’ve piqued your interest, allow me tell you more about this organic gardening method and how to start it in just 10 basic steps.

Tools you may need:

Gloves

Gardening Hose

Newspaper, Cardboard, or Burlap Sacks

Wheel Barrel or Bucket (for carrying organic material)

Gardening Shovel

One of the most important things we can try to do is conserve resources. Water is the most valuable and scarce resource. It's important for sustaining both the life in the world, and in your garden. It’s a precious thing you definitely don’t want to waste. Need some ideas on how to keep from wasting water while gardening? Here are seven easy tips that will help better conserve water in your home garden.

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Those of us with hobbies have something to look forward to every day. When we get up in the morning, the mundane tasks we face don’t seem as drudging because there’s a special activity waiting for us when it’s all over. A hobby gives us focus and purpose, and it can even add years to our lives.

If you have a small section of your yard, you might want to consider planting a butterfly garden with your child.  Children will watch and study insects of all types for long periods of time, and with a little wise planting, you will have an instant source of entertainment and learning.

Many common flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds.  Here are a few:

Did you know you could grow your own medicine? There are so many reasons to do it! One of the best reasons is for the many benefits that it provides you and your environment. If you don't have space in your yard for a big garden, don’t worry; many of the plants can be grown in containers. To have the Echinacea growing in your yard when the cold or flu strikes, or some Aloe Vera for burns is a blessing.

The benefits of growing your medicine garden/medicine wheel are many. The nutrition and healing properties of the plant are only a couple of reasons.