#gardening

#gardening

With most inner-city gardens ranging between just 3.5 and 7 meters in width, there's very little separation between you and your neighbours. You can often hear every word of their conversations, and be interrupted by barking dogs and the other clatter of daily life.

"The garden is 50 years old and really needed some TLC. We're removing those dilapidated materials giving them fresh wood- reinforcing it- and making sure it sticks around for the next 50 years," said Rebuilding Together NYC executive director Valerie Payne.

"It's incredibly exciting to bring together new contemporary work with a rich archive that spans over a century. This exhibition celebrates not just the beauty of London's station gardens, but the communities and individuals who care for them. Through photography, film and conversation, we're spotlighting the creativity, resilience and joy that flourish in these unexpected green spaces."

At airports, grass is the star, because there can be no bushes or trees, which attract birds, and no flowers either, because they attract too many bugs.

Mickey and Vicky Popat transitioned from finance and teaching to full-time entrepreneurs in 2007 by launching PlantOGram, a luxury fruit tree gifting company.

The conversation shifted unexpectedly when he revealed his current concerns were not about design but rather about the challenges of tending to his tomato plants.

This summer garden pasta salad, from recipe developer Jennine Rye, is full of vegetables and herbs that a green-fingered home cook might well grow in their own backyard.

The Gardyn Studio is a hydroponic indoor garden that automates the care of plants, using AI sensors for lighting and water levels, making it easy for anyone to grow herbs and vegetables.

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, but it can become rampant. To prevent this, it is suggested to plant mint in big pots.

The unnatural sounds can also force birds, bats and insects into changing their feeding, nesting and mating habits, says Kevin Munroe, Long Island Preserve Director for The Nature Conservancy, based in Cold Spring Harbor, New York.

Gardening provided an unexpected connection to the community, offering a chance to interact with fellow parents and teachers, enhancing social bonds during the process.

The Dahlia Society of California annual show attracts thousands of visitors, featuring competitive blooms from growers statewide, judged in various categories such as 'Best in Show'.

"I was 26 when I founded the company, and I'm not 26 anymore. It's a direct reflection of how I've grown up."

Using dedicated measuring cups for herbicides and pesticides is crucial to ensure accuracy in application, preventing either ineffective treatment or damage to the garden and wildlife.

Porches provide a necessary shelter from the UK's elements and serve as a beautiful transition from the outdoors, contributing character to both country and contemporary homes.

Most days, the breeze carries the fragrance all the way to the front door or even indoors if the windows are open.

Make sure those air bubbles aren't moving -- fizzy bubbles are a bad sign.

Succession planting involves more than simply planting different types of vegetables when they are most likely to survive. It is a detailed system of planning.

It's really not normal, and we're always being careful, but you know, we need to work. We need to pay our bills because the bills are always coming and they don't stop.

"The Growing Garden is set up for children with special needs...a plot and an indoor space to learn about gardening."

"I have seen cars screech on the road because these goats just arrive out from someone's garden, straight out over a wall. That is a danger in itself."

The Lupin 'Gallery' mix features compact perennials with vibrant blooms, ideal for pots, winter hardy, easy to grow, and flowering in June and July.

"Instead of tossing those tender young green onions, why not turn them into something delicious? This Pickled Green Onions recipe is a simple way to preserve your garden thinnings and add a tangy crunch to just about anything."

The hotter a pepper is, the longer it will take to reach maturity, with sweet peppers ready in as little as 60 days and ghost peppers up to 120 days.