What Is Balcony Gardening and How to Make the Most of It? Balcony gardening can be a very rewarding and relaxing activity, a way of getting in touch with nature and inviting it into your own home, as well as harvesting food you’ve grown yourself. If you’re living in an apartment, maybe you did not consider gardening to be a viable hobby for you, but you can do a little bit of gardening even on the smallest of balconies. Setting up a balcony garden can be quite rewarding. Aside from obvious esthetic reasons, urban gardens, big or small, are also […]
Category: Container Gardening
Container Gardening For Beginners
Benefits of Container Gardening Container gardening is a great way to enjoy fresh produce during the entire year. If you lack the space for a full-sized garden, you may feel like your options are limited. However, with a little gardening know-how and careful attention, many vegetable and herb crops can be grown in a container and harvested right to your plate. Benefits include: Easier accessibility Requires less space Almost no weeding Easily move plants as needed Less risk of soil-borne disease No heavy garden tools/equipment More control over moisture, light, and temperature Plants for Container Gardening The first element to […]
Pepper Growing Guide
Peppers produce some of the biggest flavors in a vegetable garden. Their vibrant colors can be quite ornamental. Growing peppers is very similar to growing tomatoes, making it easy to grow the two plants together. Proper planning is essential when growing peppers. The first step is to decide what types of peppers you want to grow. There are many varieties of peppers, in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. Peppers have a number of uses from fresh eating, frying, stuffing, pickling, and more! Types and Varieties of Peppers Sweet Pepper Types Sweet pepper varieties come in a variety […]
5 Reasons to Grow an Indoor Herb Garden
One of the simplest joys you can have is growing your own kitchen herb garden. If you have not grown your own herbs, now is a great time to start! Here are our top reasons why you should grow herbs in your kitchen. Easy to Grow Herbs are one of the easiest groups of edibles to grow. Not everyone can start out as a growing expert. Choosing an easy-to-grow plant will boost your gardening confidence. Short on gardening space? Herbs do not need a lot of room to grow. You can use pots, small containers, herb garden planters, or windowsills. […]
11 Holiday Gift Ideas Gardeners Will Love
If you have friends and family on your holiday gift list who cannot get enough of getting their hands dirty in their garden, we have made gift planning a little easier. Gardening is an activity that is tranquil, rewarding, and healthy. It is no wonder so many people take it up as a hobby. Whether doing indoor gardening to bring some green into the home or outdoor gardening to soak up that vitamin D, your loved one can enjoy their gifts all year round. This year Jung Seed has put together a special holiday gift guide full of fun, creative […]