We swapped conventional pathway materials and renovated part of our our landscaping with a soft, green, low-maintenance steppable groundcover path. Visitors often ask about it …
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How to Grow Your Own Potatoes
Potatoes are a classic kitchen staple, and one that’s easy for most people to try growing at home, whether it’s a single plant on a …
Home Gardener’s Guide to Growing Dragon Fruit
This home gardener’s guide to growing dragon fruit in a glasshouse or greenhouse shares our experiences and lessons learned growing our own glasshouse dragon fruit. …
Planning and Planting a Belgian Fence Espalier
Our Belgian fence espalier of apples, pears, and nashi trees is a highlight of the blended edible and aesthetic double-duty design in our garden. It’s …
How to Grow Your Own Kumara (Sweet Potato)
This is a full lifecycle growing guide on how to grow your own kumara (sweet potato) plants. We’ll start with different methods of propagating kumara …