Techniques - Page 102 of 199 - Fine Gardening
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Video
How to Make a Fruit Shrub
This is not a shrub as in a bush that grows in one's garden, rather it is a beverage made from infusing fruits, herbs or even vegetables in apple cider…
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Kitchen Gardening
The 20-30 Something Garden Guide by Dee Nash Book Review
Are you a 20-30 something that just happens to be new to gardening? We've got the book for you!
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Video
San Diego Botanic Garden Native Plants Preservation
Paul Redeker, director of horticulture, and Leslie Randall, plant curator, walk us through how they preserve natural plant habitats in Southern California. You will see which processes they use to…
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How-To
Transitioning a Public Rose Garden To Sustainability
I've always said during the time a rose garden is coming off chemicals it won't look good. That's one thing in a back yard garden. What about doing it in…
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How-To
Build Your Own Classic Compost Bin
This compost bin design has been popular for years. It features convenient removable sides and maximum air circulation.
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How-To
How to Pollinate Zucchini by Hand
If you’ve noticed the fruits of your zucchini plants are dying on the plant, you may need to take an active hand in pollination. Here are some tips to help…
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Article
New Book for Gardeners: The Soil Will Save Us
If you’re worried about the climate crisis, it’s time to stop looking at the thermometer and start looking beneath your feet. Kristin Ohlson helps us discover how the health of…
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How-To
Potting Soil Put to the Test
In their natural environment, plants get everything they need to stay healthy from the soil: water, nutrients, and air. Most well-established plants living in soil rarely need more than an…
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How-To
How to Grow Cucumbers
Good riddance to the cucumbers of a few decades ago—those fat, green, spiny, tough-skinned, and acid-producing fruit that were once served with iceberg lettuce and bottled dressing. Today’s cucumber is…