Claire Ratinon is touching something very deep and true in regards to sustainability, self-action, responsibility, and awareness. Which is represented in her lifestyle and work with food and gardening…
How to pick the best pots for your plants
There are so many things to consider when starting container gardening or expanding your collection. Types and numbers of plants to grow, where the plants will go, the soil, the watering, the timing, daydreaming about how beautiful they’re going to look…
A taste of edible flowers
Flowers are widely beloved for their variety of colors, shapes, smells, and effortless beauty. While we commonly enjoy them with our eyes and nose, it is not widely known that we can add in a third sense and enjoy them with our taste buds.
3 things to consider when starting your growing space
Starting out growing things of your own can be a daunting task if it’s your first time. I am a firm believer that having a green thumb is not something that you are necessarily born with, like being a talented musician. Rather it’s something that can be built up over time with experience, observation, and enthusiastic interest. And having the correct information and knowing how to plan is one of the key cornerstones to success.
Meet Brie Arthur, the coolest plant lady!
Brie Arthur is the edible gardening guru we all need. The Michigan-born horticulturalist is a published author, foodscape consultant and speaker who believes everyone can develop their green thumb.
Wonderful, proven benefits of gardening
Planting a seed, nurturing it every day, watching it grow, using it to feed your belly and/or eyes with beauty, the process of gardening is innately beautiful.
Silent heroes: Interview with Esiah Levy
We all have the power to create and facilitate a greater difference then we can imagine. Personally, you cannot impress me more as an individual than if you have a hobby or occupation that contributes to the greater good, and benefits more than just your day-to-day living.
A brief history of urban gardening
Urban gardening is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around for as long as humans have lived in cities! Through time, the significance of urban gardening has taken on different levels of meaning; serving as tools for social reform, as subsistence in times of food insecurity, and even as a simple pastime in times of prosperity.
How to grow your own avocado tree at home
One of our favourite test garden successes is a 2-meter avocado tree, that has been going strong for more than 2 years now. We planted the pit on a whim and from the first day until the plant was actually strong enough to be planted up to a pot, almost 6 months passed.
15 easy things to grow and why
Whether one is an accomplished gardener or just starting out, sometimes deciding on the things that we want to dedicate our little garden sanctuaries to for the summer can be, well, a challenging decision!