Growing tulips in containers is a rewarding way to enjoy colourful blooms even if you don’t have a ground garden. By selecting the right bulbs, soil, pots, and care routine, you can create a stunning ...

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The heat of summer has arrived with farmers markets and home gardens filling up with delicious vegetables and fruit. Think it’s too late to start your own garden even if you only have a patio or deck ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...

Select plants based on sunlight exposure. Most vegetables require 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. Leafy vegetables like lettuce, onions, carrots, and beets can handle partial shade. Fruit-bearing ...

Cucumbers should be the first veggie you ever grow. They're extremely easy to grow and get a huge pay off with tons of cucumbers. Even if you don't have a vegetable patch, you can grow them in pots ...

AYER — The latest addition to the Ayer Shirley High School cafeteria isn’t a tasty new dish, it’s a hydroponic grower with multiple heads of lettuce inside, all earmarked for the school’s lunch menu.