A Fertilizer Revolution A Fertilizer Revolution This is great news for all plant and garden lovers. Especially in the UK. With the recent discovery of millions of tons of an organic fertilizer called Polyhalite. A revolution is taking root in the heart of North Yorkshire, a transformation that will reshape the global plant growing industry. […]
6 Important things to do in the Spring Garden 6 Important things to do in the Spring Garden The northern hemisphere is nearing the arrival of spring. Here in West Yorkshire, the warmer weather and increased daylight hint at the impending bustle of gardeners’ activities. The once-slumbering plants now seem to be stirring; deciduous trees […]
composting garden waste including leaves composting garden waste including leaves Of course, most gardeners know all about composting. From small gardens to large gardens then composting is probably one of the most common things that gardeners all over the world have in common. So, there are many ways that this can be done from home […]
Plants can be Hardy or Not Hardy As a lifelong amateur gardener, this topic, plant hardiness, has always piqued my interest. In the United Kingdom, we have a four-season climate. This means that we can grow all sorts of plants from all over the world. as long as the plants are given some sort of […]
10 Reasons to Grow the Hydroponics Way Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil. It can be an efficient and sustainable way to grow a wide variety of plants, and it’s a great option for beginners because it’s relatively easy to set up and maintain. Here are a few […]
Growing Hydroponics Refresher Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water rather than soil. This method can be used to grow a wide variety of plants, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit. Some plants may be more difficult to grow using hydroponics than others, but in general, most plants can be grown using […]
Hydroponics Winter Basics Hydroponics Winter Basics Winter is now upon us in the northern hemisphere. Here in West Yorkshire, we have already experienced several frosts and a snowstorm. thus making it impossible to do any outdoor gardening. Most plants that are hardy have already closed down for their winter break. The deciduous trees have lost […]
Hydroponics and the Environment Hydroponics and the Environment So as my readers will know, I am relatively new to hydroponic gardening. I have since learned that hydroponics has advantages over growing in soil. Plants grown using the hydroponics method will probably grow around 50% faster than their soil-grown counterparts. Of course, this will usually end […]