Garden insects are not only useless, but they’re also very destructive. Luckily, there are few ways that can help you get rid of them in the safest way possible. Since you wouldn’t want to kill the beneficial bugs, pesticides are definitely not advisable. Since there is no 1-kill-solution, you might as well learn more about […]
Home Gardening Tips
Welcome to iGarden101
iGarden101.com provides Organic Gardening and Home Gardening Tips for Beginners. It is basically a journal of what I have been doing in my garden.
How to Start a Garden
There are many reasons why a person would like to start a garden. Some do it as a hobby. Others because of the need to eat healthy organic vegetables and fruits. Thus growing their own food is the way to go. Others because of the intention to save money; vegetables and fruits (especially the organic ones) have become more expensive in groceries. However, starting a garden can sometimes remain as a wishful thinking. We procrastinate or build different reasons of why we simply cannot begin or keep up.
And we hear the usual statements like:
“I would have wanted to, but I’m not a green thumb!”
“I don’t have the time to do it because of my work.”
“I simply don’t like touching the soil; it’s dirty.”
“I don’t have money to buy tools, seedlings, and seeds.”
How to Start Gardening
How do you find gardening? Do you find it daunting?
Here are simple steps to start your garden:
Step 1: Change your outlook (attitude) toward gardening. Everyone can grow a garden. Though some people are really skilled and gifted, it does not mean you cannot grow a plant. (I hope to prove that everyone can at least plant, and more so grow a garden.)
Step 2: Give time to your garden. Gardening can be a good exercise; it is therapeutic.
Step 3: There are times when we need to be dirty to stay healthy; and gardening is one of these times.
Step 4: Just start a garden with what you have. Do you know that I started my garden from the vegetable cuttings I have? Yes, you can grow the cuttings of the spices and vegetables you bought from the grocery.
Step 5: Revisit this site and let us continue to learn from each other.
Step 6: Subscribe to our newsletter to regularly receive tips and updates.
Step 7: Enjoy. Try to have fun as you learn, experiment, and relearn.
5 Insect Pests in the Garden
The first step to solving anything is knowing what the problem is first. In terms of trying to solve pest concerns in your garden, it’s best if you’ll learn more information about these pests beforehand. From then on, it will be a lot easier for you to manage and deal with them. Below are 5 […]
10 Gardening Projects for Kids
Gardening is not just for you but it can be a fun little family activity too. Free your kids’ sight from all the blue blight brought about by their gadgets—let them step out and wonder at the beauty of nature’s best! Below are 10 gardening projects that you can try or simply take inspiration from. […]
9 Tools That Make Indoor Gardening Ridiculously Easy
Whether you don’t have enough yard space, or simply don’t enjoy planting under the outdoor heat, you can always opt for indoor gardening. Through this, you can easily lighten up a cold and dull room, without having to try so much. To ensure a delightful indoor gardening experience, it would be best for you to […]
How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Garden
Having slugs or even snails in your garden can be really detrimental to your plants. Moreover, even keeping them away is a greater hassle. Many opt for commercial slug pellets to get rid of them, but they’re not as effective, especially with the presence of rain. Slugs love moisture, so you might want to change […]
Pruning and Trimming Succulents
Succulents, although famous for being low maintenance as they require only a minimal amount of water, are just like any other plant that needs some pruning and trimming now and then. Some succulents can grow larger than expected and then eventually outgrow their garden space or containers. Thus, making a few cleanups necessary. Furthermore, what […]
Beneficial Insects
Thinking that all insects are bad for your plants is wrong. Although there are quite a number of those who bring nothing but threats to your plants, there are still a few insects who are beneficial and helpful. These “good” insects help thwart out the “bad” ones by preying on them. Generally, by attracting natural […]
Personalize Your Planters: Put a Face on Your Pots
Adding some quirky details to your planters must be nice to at least bring out some fun to your home gardening. Not only can it be aesthetically beneficial for your home, but it could also be a great conversation starter for any home visitor. Not to mention how personalizing planters can be a fun and […]
Fertilizer Facts
With no doubt, fertilizers play an important role in bringing back nutrients that your plants need in order to grow healthy and productive. However, you should know that there are different types of fertilizers carrying different benefits. Before picking fertilizers to use for your garden, make sure to learn about their basics first, in order […]
How to Grow the Bell Pepper Plant
Bell peppers are commonly regarded as plants that are difficult to grow. But, what people don’t know is that their whole planting process is not complicated at all, for as long as you give them the right attention. When properly treated, these plants could be truly rewarding as they come with a versatile purpose, beneficial […]
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