Lily Chen
I started with a few potted plants on my windowsill in Shanghai and quickly became obsessed. Now, I run a small organic vegetable garden on my family's estate.
What types of mowing techniques work best with a lawn tractor in my garden?
Hi everyone! I'm loving my gardening journey, and since I've upgraded to a lawn tractor, I want to make sure I’m using it effectively. My garden is lo...
How do I identify signs of stress in plants from shade netting?
I’ve been using a shade net in my garden for a little while now, and I’m still trying to gauge how it affects my plants. Sometimes I feel like my leaf...
What’s the cost-effectiveness of using shade nets in smaller gardens?
As someone who runs a small organic vegetable garden, I’m always thinking about budget and cost-effectiveness. I’ve been considering investing in a qu...
How can I incorporate cover crops into my crop rotation plan?
I'm really keen on developing a solid crop rotation plan that includes cover crops in my organic vegetable garden. I've been growing tomatoes, peppers...
Can cover crops help with pest management in my veggie garden?
Hey everyone! I'm really passionate about pest control in my organic vegetable garden and I’ve read that cover crops can play a role in managing pests...
What cover crops should I plant in Shanghai's climate?
I'm really curious about how to choose the right cover crops for my organic vegetable garden in Shanghai. The summers can get super hot and humid, whi...
How do I effectively kill my cover crops without harming the soil?
I've been experimenting with various cover crops in my organic garden to improve soil health. However, I'm a bit stumped when it comes to terminating ...
What's the best way to manage temperature fluctuations with shade nets?
Living in Shanghai, I often face pretty dramatic temperature changes, especially in summer. I’ve installed a shade net to help keep my vegetable garde...
How do I start an aquaponics system in my small garden?
I'm really excited about trying aquaponics in my garden! I currently have a small organic vegetable garden on my family's estate in Shanghai, and I’ve...
How do I balance nutrient levels in my aquaponics garden?
Hello fellow gardeners! As I get more into aquaponics, I’m a bit overwhelmed with the idea of maintaining nutrient levels. My organic garden has been ...
What equipment do I really need to set up my aquaponics system?
Hi everyone! I’m super excited about starting an aquaponics system to complement my existing vegetable garden. I’ve been doing quite a bit of reading,...
Can I use clay pots for starting seedlings effectively?
I'm super excited to start my seedling process for my vegetable garden this year! I've been using plastic seed trays, but I’m curious about switching ...
How can I manage pest control in aquaponics without harming fish?
Hi all! I’m really diving into the world of aquaponics and love the concept of sustainable gardening. My organic vegetable garden has had its share of...
What are the best plants to grow in an aquaponics system?
Hey everyone! I’m considering diversifying my garden by adding an aquaponics system. I live in Shanghai, and my garden has had great success with orga...
How can I maintain soil health in clay pots for my indoor veggie plants?
I'm really excited about growing veggies in my clay pots indoors, especially since I started my small organic vegetable garden on my family's estate h...
Do clay pots retain moisture better than plastic ones for veggies?
I run an organic vegetable garden on my family estate, and I’ve been experimenting with different pot materials for my herb and vegetable starts. I’ve...
How to avoid algae growth in my clay pots for indoor plants?
I’ve recently started noticing some green algae growing on the surface of the soil in my clay pots! My indoor garden is flourishing, but this algae is...
How do I prevent my clay pots from cracking in winter?
I'm really worried about my clay pots during the cold winter months here in Shanghai. I've noticed a few small cracks forming on my pots, and I’m not ...
What heirloom bean varieties thrive best in Shanghai's climate?
I'm really excited about adding more heirloom beans to my organic vegetable garden here in Shanghai! I've had some success with traditional varieties,...
When’s the best time to plant heirloom beans in Shanghai?
Hey fellow gardeners! I’m super enthusiastic about starting my heirloom beans this season, but I want to make sure I plant them at the right time. Wit...