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    Gardening

    Container Gardening for Beginners

    October 6, 2025

    Container gardening opens up a world of possibilities for anyone who wants to grow their own plants but lacks traditional garden space. Whether you’re living in an apartment with just a balcony, renting a home where you can’t dig up the yard, or just want more control over your growing conditions, container gardening offers the perfect solution. You don’t need acres of land or even a backyard to create a thriving garden. A sunny windowsill, a small patio, or even a fire escape can provide a bounty of fresh herbs, vegetables, and flowers. (Just be sure to keep fire escapes…

  • Composting - Gardening

    Small Space Composting: How to Compost Inside, on a Balcony, or in Your Yard

    July 2, 2025

    In the US, an estimated 30 to 40% of the food supply ends up as food waste. While this waste rots in landfills, releasing harmful methane gas, it could instead become nutrient-rich compost that enhances gardens and reduces your environmental footprint. Composting reduces waste while creating a fertilizer that plants love. Composting isn’t just for homeowners with sprawling backyards either. Whether you live in a studio apartment, have a small balcony or patio, or live in a house with ample outdoor space, there’s a composting method that fits your lifestyle. The best part? You don’t need special skills, expensive equipment,…