Tag: #garden
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List of crops that you can grow in your home’s limited space
There are a plethora of vegetables and fruits that you can choose from or begin with even when you are short on space. Here are some of them.
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A food trip, just for the heck of it
Just to get out of the city on lockdown, what could be more fun than a food trip?
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Bangkok taxi company transforms taxi graveyard into a vegetable garden
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many people got displaced from their jobs because they needed to follow safety protocols to keep the virus from spreading rapidly among the public.
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How to drain water away from your garden
Aside from drought, another common problem among gardeners is when it rains too much. Some gardens have excess water sitting on the surface of the ground causing the soil to be muddy and overwatering plant roots.
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Here’s one way to keep a vegetable garden safe from flies and maggots
Having a vegetable garden means having a source of fresh, healthy produce. But humans aren’t the only ones who flock to vegetable gardens since flies and maggots usually invade outdoor spaces during the growing season.
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Tips on how to make a garden more sustainable and beautiful
Recent reports on climate change and other environment-related misfortunes have put a big task on everyone’s shoulders: saving the world. Luckily, grand gestures aren’t the only way to show people’s contributions. Through gardening, they can already make a real difference while being able to enjoy themselves.
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Artinformal exhibits ‘Five Gardens’ and ‘Isang Daan Taon, Isang Araw’
A response to Monet, Kahlo, and other passionate artists—and gardeners, too
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Britons splash lockdown cash on dining, gardens — and pets
LONDON, United Kingdom – Britons splashed lockdown cash in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions eased, splurging on going out, gardening, holidays and pampered pets, lender Nationwide said on Thursday.
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Vertical gardens may moderate the consequences of stress
A study in Singapore revealed that vertical greenery on buildings may lessen the impact of stress on people. While there are several studies that point to the benefits of vertical gardens on the environment, this particular study focused on the contribution of vertical greenery to one’s mental health.
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How to start a home garden despite space constraints
Home gardening has become a popular trend during the past year since more people are spending more time indoors. But there’s a constant struggle with home gardeners: space.
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5 tips to invite pollinators to your garden
Cultivate plant varieties that are in bloom most of the time. Avoid synthetic fertilizers that may harm or kill pollinators. Raising various pollinator-friendly plants in the garden will also help invite different pollinators.
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Six secrets to making container gardening easier
Urban gardening has become a rising trend as more people are enjoying the benefits and satisfaction of growing their food. One of the methods that urban gardeners have been using to grow food in limited space is container gardening.
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What is a Japanese zen garden and how do they promote mindfulness?
Some people see gardening as a way to connect with nature. And while most gardens promote that connection, Japanese gardens are seen as spaces that create a sense of peace, harmony, and tranquility. These also foster mindfulness and being present in the moment.
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A secret garden in a Balinese setting
It’s a series of gardens on a multi-hectare property that might as well be a park.
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Negros Occidental teacher transforms an idle backyard and parking area into a prolific garden
The several months of isolation due to the health crisis has resulted in an increasing number of budding home gardeners. Gardening, for some, serves as a coping mechanism and stress reliever, while for others, it is a source of income that tides them over amid the difficulties that the pandemic has brought.
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Former government employee cultivates busikad for its medicinal value
Before the rise of modern medicine, people used traditional medicine to treat common ailments or administer first-aid. Plants are among the widely used ingredients in such treatments. In the Philippines, there are a plethora of medicinal plants that can even grow in one’s backyard for their benefit.
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Bottom watering: A different way to water your houseplants
The said method of watering presented is called bottom watering. This is an easy way to hydrate your plants without having to carry pails or hoses around the garden.
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Looking for a way to liven up your garden? Here are three trends you can try
Home gardening has become popular lately because of the increased amount of time that we spend indoors as a health precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. But before that, countless others have already started growing their own food at home for a number of reasons.