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Not everyone is so lucky as to have access to a big yard in which to grow the necessary fruits and vegetables for personal consumption. That’s why container gardening has risen in popularity in the last few years. For those of us who are city dwellers, being able to grow plants in individual pots has been the answer to the question: How can you get fresh, organic produce if you live in the city? So, if you think you’re ready to become an urban gardener, here are a few things you need to know before you start setting up your container garden. Sunlight makes all the difference Light is of the essence when growing plans, so before anything, make sure you can find a corner in your kitchen or balcony that’s flooded with sunlight. South-facing light is preferable because the light that comes in the morning is more beneficial for growing plants.…

Ever imagined rising with the sun and tending to your crops, all before you try and beat morning traffic? While you might have shrugged the idea off, thinking that to go grow vegetables in the city is nearly impossible, you should know that there’s plenty of greenery that can thrive in the urban space. And you don’t even need a backyard. Your balcony would do, and even your kitchen. This way you can get fresh produce without having to worry about the nasty pesticides and chemicals that used to grow plants these days. So here’s a short list of edible plants you can start growing in your home today, even if you’re an urban dweller. Tomatoes Tomatoes are a great and nutritious food source, especially in summer when you might want to take a break from eating stake every day. And while it’s true that they tend to favor the outdoors, you can still grow tomatoes indoors.…

Are you a foodie, or do you like to cook and entertain?  Well, if you like to cook and are always in need of fresh herbs, this is the right article for you.  There is a way you can have fresh herbs all year round and not have to go to the grocery store every time you want to cook with herbs. What are herbs?  Herbs are plants which have an aroma and can also be good for you.  Cooking herbs are often added to meat and fish dishes to add a great aromatic flavor to the food.  Many times herbs are added together with spices to enhance flavor. Most of the popular herbs can be found below.  Note that there are a wide variety of herbs available and some of the more Oriental dishes require more exotic herbs than are readily available at the grocery store, thus it is beneficial to have an herb garden. …

I’m sure all of you have had oranges, lemons, limes, or even some cumquats.  Where do you think these fruits come from.  How about your grapefruit for breakfast? Well, perhaps they grow in warmer climates, such as Florida, California, or even in some of the Mediterranean climates, such as Spain, Italy, and even parts of Georgia and Turkey.  Well, you are right and you probably have no idea that you can have these amazing citrus fruits growing right in your own home. What fruits are citrus fruits?   Well, citrus fruits technically are fruits which have high concentrations of citric acid.  These fruits are also high in vitamin C and many other nutrients good for fighting colds and the flu.  The most common citrus fruits grow on trees and they include oranges, mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, limes, lemons, and cumquats.  These fruits typically have a bitter outer skin which is tough and has a hard shiny outside with some mid texture. …

Do you like gardens, but your small living space keeps you from having a garden?  Well, container gardening can give you a wide variety of ideas to turn your condo’s or apartment’s balcony or small outdoor space into a lush green space. One great idea for a container garden which can add some beauty to your outdoor space is the ancient Japanese art of bonsai.  What is bonsai?  Bonsai is basically a small miniaturization of trees.  The Japanese often used the art of bonsai to create and adorn the porches of their houses with small trees and shaping them into organic and free flowing forms. What is bonsai?  Bonsai is actually a Japanese word meaning “good luck” or “success,” and the art of bonsai is dwarfing trees and having them in decorative ceramic containers, which in ancient Japan were used as symbols of good luck or success and a good and fruitful life.…