Karina Petrov
Growing up in rural Russia, I learned the importance of self-sufficiency. Now, in New York, I’m exploring vertical gardening and urban farming techniques. I love sharing my experiments and successes.
How can I effectively water my vertical garden with a watering can?
I'm really diving into vertical gardening in my small New York space, and it's been such an adventure! 🪴 I've set up a few wall planters and a vertica...
Can I use my watering can for different watering techniques?
I’ve been exploring different watering techniques in my urban garden, like deep watering and bottom watering, and I’m curious if my watering can can b...
How do I keep my cactus mix soil from drying out too quickly?
I'm experimenting with vertical gardening in my New York apartment, and I've recently started incorporating some cacti into my setup. I've learned a t...
What’s the best way to adjust the nutrient levels in cactus mix soil?
So, I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to cacti, but I'm super excited about my little urban farm! I've been using a store-bought cactus mix soil, bu...
How can I create a cactus mix soil that retains moisture better?
I'm diving into vertical gardening on my balcony in NYC, and I recently added a few cacti to my collection! 🌵 However, I've noticed that they can get ...
Can cactus mix soil become too compact over time?
Hey fellow gardeners! I’m in the midst of my vertical gardening adventure, but I've noticed that some of my cacti seem to be struggling a bit. After a...
What’s the role of micronutrients in orchid fertilization?
Hey there! As I dive deeper into my orchid care, I’m trying to understand the role of micronutrients in fertilization. I’ve heard they’re super import...
What’s the best way to improve the pouring control of my watering can?
I’ve been loving the journey of urban farming, and I’m all about precision when it comes to watering. However, I find that my watering can drips and s...
How do I make my watering can more efficient for vertical gardening?
I'm diving into vertical gardening on my small balcony in New York, and I'm using a watering can that I found at a local store. I've been experimentin...
How do I choose the right spout type for my watering can?
I'm new to vertical gardening and have been learning about different watering can designs. My current one has a standard spout, but I’m wondering if a...
What’s the right N-P-K ratio for my orchids in NYC?
I'm really diving into indoor orchids in my tiny New York apartment! 🌆 I've been experimenting with different fertilizers, but I'm unsure what N-P-K r...
How do I choose the right nematodes for my vegetable garden?
I'm really diving into this urban farming adventure in my New York balcony garden! 🌱 It's a bit of a challenge since I have limited space, but I'm mak...
Is there a way to enrich cactus mix soil without affecting drainage?
I'm all about self-sufficiency and I'm trying to get the most out of my vertical garden on my NYC balcony! 🌆 Recently, I’ve added some flowering cacti...
Is there a best time to fertilize orchids indoors?
I’m really enjoying my indoor gardening journey, but I’ve been wondering about the best time to fertilize my orchids, especially since they’re living ...
How can I tell if my orchid fertilizer is working?
Hey everyone! I've been using a liquid orchid fertilizer for a couple of months now, and I'm really curious about how to assess if it’s actually doing...
Can I combine beneficial nematodes with my composting efforts?
Hi everyone! I’ve been getting into composting lately as part of my self-sufficiency journey, and I’m curious about integrating beneficial nematodes i...
Are beneficial nematodes safe for my rooftop garden?
Hey fellow gardeners! I’ve turned my rooftop into a little urban farming paradise, and I’m exploring more natural pest control options. 🏙️ I’m intrigu...
Can I mix orchid fertilizers with my other plant nutrients?
Hey fellow gardeners! I’m in a bit of a pickle here. I’ve got a wide range of plants in my urban garden, and I was wondering if I could mix my orchid ...
Can I mix beneficial nematodes with other organic pest control methods?
Hey fellow gardeners! I'm really passionate about self-sufficiency and am trying to create a holistic pest control plan for my urban garden. I've star...
How to introduce beneficial nematodes in a rooftop garden without overwhelming my plants?
Hi everyone! I recently transformed my rooftop into a mini urban farm and I'm super excited about it! 🏙️ However, I’m concerned about how to properly ...