If you’re looking for ways to get your kids out of the house and away from their screens, gardening is a fun activity that’s perfect for warm spring and summer weather. Let your kids be creative, learn about nature, and have fun outside. We’ve gathered some of our favorite gardeningRead More →
If your idea of composting is an old school compost pile in the corner of the yard, you’re probably surprised to learn that there are plenty of compact composting options available for urban gardeners. When I first started gardening on my apartment balcony, I thought composting wasn’t an option untilRead More →
Urban gardeners are tight on space and make up for it with ingenuity and creativity. Often this means a lot of container gardening or growing plants and food indoors. Since their needs are different than gardeners planting in the ground, these suggestions are gifts for urban gardeners and anyone whoRead More →
I love mushrooms. There aren’t many savory dishes that can’t be improved by adding mushrooms. But, it’s the one thing I didn’t have any experience growing myself. The whole process felt a little daunting, so when I saw that Back to the Roots sells mushroom growing kits that include everythingRead More →
One of my favorite things to do in the spring and early summer is walk around my neighborhood and see what people are planting and growing. Since I live in the city, my neighborhood is filled with apartment buildings with plenty of balconies and porches, but not really any yards.Read More →
Herbs are great. They’re easy to grow, indoors or out, and a great introduction to gardening for newbies. Not surprisingly, there are tons of gift sets and other herb-related gift ideas to give the gardener in your life. Whether they’re an old pro or a cook who is interested inRead More →
Hydroponic gardening systems provide an easy and efficient way to grow herbs and other plants indoors with minimal fuss and mess. Since these hydroponic systems use nutrient-infused water to grow your herbs there’s no dirt and no mess. These kits can be set up anywhere in your home and allowRead More →