John Smith
An accountant by day, I discovered gardening as a way to relax after work. I mostly grow vegetables in my backyard and love experimenting with different growing techniques.
What tools are essential for a potting bench setup?
I’m in the process of setting up my potting bench and want to make sure I have all the right tools handy. I’ve been gardening for a couple of years no...
What's the best cactus mix soil for my indoor garden?
I'm trying to grow a few cacti indoors in my apartment, and I want to make sure I get the right soil mix for them. I've read a bit about cactus mix so...
How do I amend cactus mix soil for better drainage?
I've been experimenting with growing cacti in my backyard garden, and I recently switched to a cactus mix soil. I live in a region where we get a dece...
What are the best companion plants for my tomato permaculture guild?
I've got a nice patch of tomatoes thriving in my garden, but I'm curious about creating a permaculture guild around them. I’ve heard that companion pl...
How do I ensure compostable bags don’t contaminate my compost?
I’m worried about contamination when using compostable bags in my compost. I’ve got a nice setup going with mostly veggie scraps from my garden, but I...
Can I make my own cactus mix soil at home?
I’m getting really into gardening lately, and while I mostly grow veggies, I’m starting to dabble with cacti too! I’ve been thinking it would be fun (...
How can I design my vegetable garden layout using permaculture principles?
I'm really excited about the idea of incorporating permaculture principles into my backyard vegetable garden! I live in a warm climate, and I've been ...
Can I compost compostable bags in colder climates?
I’m in a colder climate and my compost pile tends to slow down a bit during the winter months. I really want to keep using compostable bags, but I’m w...
What features should I look for in a potting bench?
I'm thinking about adding a potting bench to my garden setup because I want to make my planting process more organized. I usually do most of my garden...
Are there specific brands of compostable bags that work best?
So, I’ve been experimenting with different brands of compostable bags lately while working on my compost setup. I've tried a few but honestly, they al...
Can I DIY my own potting bench, and what to include?
I’ve been thinking about building my own potting bench since I'm all about DIY projects, and I want it to fit my specific needs for my vegetable garde...
How can I maximize space on my potting bench?
I've been using a small potting bench in my garden, but I'm finding it a bit cramped when I’m trying to work on multiple projects at once. My garden g...
How can I start incorporating permaculture principles in my veggie garden?
I'm really interested in permaculture but feel a bit lost on how to begin applying its principles in my backyard veggie garden. My garden is in a subu...
How do I know when to repot cacti in cactus mix soil?
I've got a couple of cacti that I’ve been growing for a while now, and I think they might need repotting soon. I live in a zone where the growing seas...
How can I improve my soil health using permaculture techniques?
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about soil health in my vegetable garden. I've always been a fan of composting, but I'm eager to learn more about per...
Is cactus mix soil suitable for other succulents?
So, I've got this gorgeous jade plant and a couple of other succulents that I've been taking care of, and I've been thinking about trying cactus mix s...
Best practices for water management in my permaculture setup?
I'm currently exploring ways to manage water more efficiently in my vegetable garden. I know that permaculture emphasizes sustainable water use, and I...