#sustainable-gardening
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What are some eco-friendly potting bench practices?
As someone who's passionate about sustainable practices in my indoor garden, I’m eager to incorporate eco-friendly methods into my potting bench use t...
What plants can I grow to repel common garden pests?
I'm curious about using plants for pest control in my garden! I've got a mix of annuals and perennials, and I'm wondering what plants I can add to hel...
What are the best practices for applying copper fungicide to avoid resistance?
As a retired biology teacher turned gardener, I'm really passionate about maintaining a healthy ecosystem. I've been using various organic methods for...
How can I create a sustainable native plant garden in Cape Town?
I'm super excited about starting a new project in my garden, focusing entirely on native plants! 🌿 Living in Cape Town, I've noticed so many beautiful...
Can cactus mix soil be reused, and how should I do it?
I'm looking into sustainability practices in my garden, even with my cacti. I understand that the cactus mix soil I purchase can be a bit of a one-tim...
How can I design a gnome garden that serves as a community educational space?
I’m really interested in designing a gnome garden that not only brings joy but also serves as an educational space for my local community in Lagos. My...
What are some good perennial plants to add for permaculture?
I’m looking to diversify my garden with some perennial plants to create a more sustainable ecosystem. I’ve mostly focused on annual veggies so far, an...
How can I use kitchen scraps as organic fertilizer in my garden?
I’m all about reducing waste and promoting sustainability, so I want to make the most out of my kitchen scraps. I've started collecting them with the ...
What annual flowers can I plant for vibrant colours in summer?
I'm always on the lookout for ways to brighten up my garden during those sunny summer months here in Cape Town! I've been experimenting with different...
How do I properly prepare my coir pots for planting herbs indoors?
I'm really excited about using coir pots for my indoor herb garden! 🌱 I started my little garden in my small backyard in Toronto and I'm moving some o...
What are the best practices for sourcing sustainable plants from nurseries?
Sustainability in gardening is a principle I hold dear, and as I've transformed my backyard over the past two decades, I've increasingly focused on so...
What's the best way to introduce lion's mane mushrooms to my garden ecosystem?
I'm really passionate about creating a pollinator-friendly garden, and I believe that adding lion's mane mushrooms could be a great boost! I’ve been g...
How to choose the right annuals for drought-resistant gardening?
Living in a semi-arid region like Cape Town, I'm always trying to push my sustainable gardening practices further, especially when it comes to water c...
How can I naturally promote healthy grass growth in my Melbourne lawn?
I'm really passionate about creating a beautiful garden, and my lawn is a big part of that! Since moving to Melbourne from Somalia, I've tried to adap...
Are there any natural ways to manage the fruit flies in my garden?
Hello, lovely gardeners! 🍓 I've been enjoying a wonderful harvest of fruit from my garden, but I’m dealing with a frustrating issue—fruit flies! They ...
Can I use coir pots with organic fertilizers effectively?
I’ve recently transitioned to using organic fertilizers in my vegetable patch, and I'm wondering how well they interact with coir pots. My garden cons...
What are the best organic fertilizers to use for my pollinator plants?
As an organic gardener, I'm always on the lookout for sustainable ways to nourish my plants. 🌱 I have a small pollinator garden where I've planted a m...
How can I best integrate composting into my bonsai cultivation routine?
I'm really passionate about my bonsai collection, which consists of over 50 trees that I meticulously care for in my garden. As a bonsai enthusiast, I...
How to Make Homemade Seed Starting Mix with Kitchen Scraps?
As someone passionate about sustainability, I'm really keen on using kitchen scraps to create a homemade seed starting mix. Living in Toronto, I often...
Can I create my own bonsai fertilizer using kitchen scraps?
I've always been an advocate for sustainable gardening practices and am keen to apply that philosophy to my bonsai care as well. Living in a temperate...