For a sustainable garden
To transform your growing beds into spots of high ecological value, here are a few simple tips and solutions. Common sense applies and points the way to sustainable gardening.
Rainwater
Rainwater is a gift from the skies, and plants simply love that best! Gather it in different ways and use it in the garden for watering.
Why does my dracaena have yellow leaves?
Plants of the Dracaena family are very easy houseplants to care for, but on occasion they present yellow leaves, a telling symptom of overwatering.
Magic potions from plants… for plants!
Prepare your own magic potions! Infusions, decoctions, fermented tea… take advantage of natural plant properties to easily prepare organic fertilizer and treatments at a very low price.
Organic gardening ABCs – got the basics? We’ve got you covered!
Organic gardening means gardening together with nature instead of against it. Organic growing techniques endeavor to respect soil, plants… and the consumer, too. They rely on vegetable and fruit species that are well-suited to local growing conditions.
Clay pebbles to increase moisture around indoor plants
Air moisture is important for almost every houseplant, and clay pebbles can increase it for a very affordable
Recycle in the garden, turn waste into gold!
In the garden, when you need to plant, sow, propagate, fertilize at the cheapest possible price, think “recycle”!
Rainwater systems: determine the size and design you need
There are quite a few good reasons to look into setting up a rainwater collection system! Preserving water resources, but also saving money on the water bill, and watering your garden, balcony, terrace,
Watering responsibly – we’re all involved
Watering is an essential part of gardening – but how should we go about it? 40% of American rivers and 25% of Western and Central Europe’s rivers are extremely polluted.
Permaculture main principles and definition
Ready for your first steps in permaculture? Whether your garden be big or small, laid out already or still in the planning stages,
Using rainwater for the garden
Wondering about harvesting rainwater for the garden? Apart from the usual environmental and ethical considerations that may drive you to find something better than tap water to water the garden, there’s also that simple reality check we sometimes overlook: your wallet! Indeed, tap water as provided by utilities tends to be quite expensive, and prices […]
