In this post, I’m covering two important studies that reveal some truly powerful benefits of gardening for our mental health and physical well-being. For experienced gardeners, this is the scientific evidence to prove what you’ve known about gardening all along. New and future gardeners – when you read this, you’ll have even more reason to …
Are these the 15 best gardening books for beginners only? I’ve called this post 15 of the best gardening books for beginners. But really, these are just 15 great gardening books – among the best gardening books I know. It is a selection of top gardening books for beginners, because it covers the range of …
It seems to me that if you are interested in gardening, you are interested in growing plants. Unless you are going to create a Japanese Zen garden, like the famous Ryōan-ji garden in Kyoto, plants are going to be at the centre of your gardening efforts. What do we get from growing plants? Plants give …
This post answers the critical question: how do plants grow? We also cover the different parts of plants. We explain how those parts contribute to plant growth and why all of this matters to the gardener. For most people gardening is about plants. Admittedly, features like paths, walls, fences and decks play part in creating …
I’m guessing that if you are here you may be new to gardening. If you are, then you are in exactly the right place, because this post on gardening for the beginner will point you to the knowledge you need for your gardening journey. Maybe you have recently acquired a property with a garden for …