Is there anything more satisfying than cooking something you have grown, especially when cooking for those that you love. One of the easiest things to grow are herbs. They can be grown easily in containers of any size! On a windowsill, in a pot or on a patio or balcony. It is so wonderful to be able to pop over to your kitchen container herb garden and grab the herbs you need for your recipe without going to the store. Using only what you need, ... Read the Post...
The 8 best plants to create a small Tropical Garden without a Tropical climate
Here at the Little Garden house, we are in the process of creating a Tropical Garden in the patio area. As we are in Coastal California with sandy soils, cool temperatures and many windy days. We looked for plants that could give us a tropical feel in a small space, while being hardy to our weather. Some of the best plants to create the Tropical look without needing a tropical climate are, Giant bird of paradise, Hardy Banana (we use less ... Read the Post...
When and how to water your garden
With our busy schedules and limited budgets, it can be tricky to fit watering the garden into your day. I know for me, that I try to fit it in when I can in the day, but I also want to do it at the most efficient time, to save water and have the most positive impact on the plants. Leaving me asking... when is the best time of day for watering the garden? Common garden advice is to water your plants in the early morning, to reduce evaporation ... Read the Post...
How to Start a Garden from scratch – 5 steps for Success
If you want to learn how to Start a garden from scratch, whether you are moving into a new home with a blank slate, inheriting a patch from a previous occupant, or just re-doing your garden, we have outlined 5 simple steps that can put you on the right path. To start a garden from scratch we recommend the following 5 steps... 1. Assess the conditions of your site, 2. Prepare your soil, 3. Choose plants using the 'Right Plant, right place ... Read the Post...
