4. Maintain

So you’ve decided you want to start your worm farm. You’ve made a new home for your worms, and everything is set up and ready to start your vermiculture project, but now you might be afraid to keep these little creatures alive and happy. Because there is no need to feel overwhelmed by this, and […]

Did you ever relate pruning as an activity that would add peace in your mind and soul? These activities are usually taken as hard work, but actually in the realm of gardening, the act of pruning goes beyond mere maintenance; it transforms into a meditative art that nurtures both your garden and your soul. In

It was the beginning of the year, and winter in Guanajuato was already ending. Plants were recovering from a hard stage of strong winds and lack of water, but preparing themselves for blooming as spring was approaching. I was hoping, as every Monday, to harvest some produce from my greenhouse, but surprisingly, instead of finding

Last summer I spent a month traveling and volunteering in a farm, helping with daily duties in the garden. Even the owner had big plans for me and the rest of the volunteers, unfortunately we spent most of the working time pulling out weeds; then, after two weeks, the areas that were already done, had

Some people find watering their garden a relaxing and  stress relief experience. I don’t. Frankly, I find it boring. Thus began my search for a way to water better suited to my temperament.  There were several low-maintenance garden watering options I considered that promised to reduce the time and effort required to water my plants.

What is compost extract?Compost extract is a liquid full of living organisms. It creates tasty and healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers. How is compost extract made?Compost extract is made by soaking a bag of compost in dechlorinated water, much like soaking a tea bag. By gently moving the water through the bag, microorganisms are separated

When I returned from a two week vacation to visit my kids, the lavender plant on my balcony was looking very thirsty around the base. I had hoped my household  caretaker would have watered the plant sufficiently in my absence, but this didn’t happen. So how could I prevent this from happening the next time