Butterfly Garden News

Did you know that you could have miniature trees without affecting the size of the fruit? The trick is to first make sure you are buying a young full size tree and not a dwarf tree. You can miniaturize just about any tree, though some are easier than others to train. There are several techniques […]

Before planting a garden, we suggest that you plan a garden.
The best way to do this is to start a garden journal. Use a notebook that is durable and will hold up well to the elements. Using a flimsy notebook that will be destroyed within your first trip out to the garden will only cost […]

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“I have never had so many good ideas day after day as when I worked in the garden.” ~John Erskine
To maximize your garden space, it is always best to know how much space your plants really need. Here is a simple guide for common vegetables:

3 inches between beets, radishes, carrots, ginger, […]

“Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there.” ~Thomas Fuller
Easy Gardening For Small Spaces
Many people have shared concerns with me about lack of space in their garden or the amount of maintenance needed for a large garden. Here are some helpful tips to maximize your garden space.

Be mindful of how much […]

“In all things nature there is something of the marvelous.” ~ Aristotle
Many have expressed interest in companion or complimentary planting so I am posting this helpful guide. Companion or complimentary plants are simply plants which are beneficial to each other which share similar qualities which allows for your garden to be more easily maintained.
COMPANION PLANT […]

Do you have only a limited amount of space for a garden? Do you want to grow more in the space you have? Learn how to get the most out of a garden with:
High Density Gardening
Learn how to design, build, set up and maintain a High Density Garden to provide you and your family with […]