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Grow Pineapples In A Small Space

Will I be sipping Pina Coladas in two years time?  Well, you know that I'm not averse to having a go at growing most anything up here on the balcony...Corn, Blueberries...

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Guide To Small Space Composting

There are lots of good reasons to make compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil and reduce your impact on the environment. Regardless of your reasons, composting is a...

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How To Create The Perfect Small Garden

Adding greenery to your urban dwelling can be done in even the smallest spaces like a balcony, rooftop, patio or terrace.  Using the right pots and tools you can create a low...

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Time to Grow an Urban Victory Garden!

Let us hearken back to a time when frugality and a sense of serving the common good saved communities. I refer to the period during the world wars when “Victory Gardens”...

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How can Waterpot Ollas Help You in the Wet and Dry ?

Rain, hail or shine Waterpot Ollas have an amazing way of naturally regulating your garden’s hydration level. If the soil is dry, water will seep out into the surrounding area. 

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Pee Power in your Garden

Fresh urine is an excellent source of plant nutrients. All the basics are there nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and trace elements. Being liquid, Urine is easily absorbed through the root systems....

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Top Tips for Mulching

Discover the true benefits of mulch! Learn how mulch enhances your garden's health and appearance. Mulch has long been an essential element for healthy soil growth. It plays a large...

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The Balcony Meadow - B&B Highway Rest-Stop

Join us on our journey to help save bees as we create 'The Meadow' a bee haven that includes "bee hotels" and flowers to provide pollen and nectar for our...

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