Canton garden beds are a model of how to make yards more flood resilient

Aug 11, 2025 — Noah Donnellan-DoserCanton garden beds are a model of how to make yards more flood resilient After heavy flooding from Hurricane Debby last summer, a group of volunteers in downtown Canton is building a “demonstration garden” to give residents a real-life example of how to make their yards more environmentally friendly and […]

Kem Ormond’s garden: How to grow daikon radishes and pickle vegetables

Pickled vegetables are great to use in hamburgers, sandwiches, wraps, with cold meats, hot dogs, or barbecues; the list is endless. I make jars of pickled pink onion slices when my red onions are in full swing. I also make vegetable pickles consisting of carrots, cucumber, radishes (including daikon), beans, onions, cabbage, asparagus and cauliflower, […]

How to Design Residential Urban Terraces: Strategies for Living Well in High Places

Phoenix Rooftop / BENT Architecture. © Dianna Snape Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1030258/how-to-design-residential-urban-terraces-strategies-for-living-well-in-high-places In today’s dense, vertical cities, terraces—often overlooked as mere technical rooftops—are emerging as key spaces for reconnecting with nature, expanding residential functions, and offering moments of collective relief. Particularly in single-family homes located in compact urban areas, these […]

Sunday Gardener shows how to plant tomatoes

Sunday Gardener shows how to plant tomatoes Updated: 1:56 PM EDT Apr 28, 2025 I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS WITH CARRIE ANGLE, AND WE’RE GOING TO PLANT THIS CUTE LITTLE GUY, A LITTLE TOMATO, A CHERRY RED. DOES THAT MEAN. OH, SMALL ONES. THOSE ARE MY FAVORITE. AND THIS IS HUSKY RED CHERRY. IT’S […]

How to make your balcony feel like a garden

Balconies can be a tough place for growing plants. They’re often small, and exposed to strong winds, hot sun, or overshadowed by walls and buildings.  But with a bit of creativity and time they can still offer us a chance to connect with nature, grow our own food, and get our hands dirty. There are […]

Kūmara: How to grow a bountiful crop – Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden

Kūmara need a frost-free growing season, so it’s best to plant them after the last frost date in your area. (around September to November) They usually take four to six months to mature. Kūmara is high in fibre providing essential nutrients including calcium and iron, it is a superfood of the garden and divine when […]

How to get started with composting, and the surprising things you can throw in

Whether you’re new to composting or already an expert — you may be surprised by some of the household items you can throw into the mix. Gardening Australia’s Hannah Moloney, who is also the director of Good Life Permaculture, says there’s a type of composting for everyone. Knowing what to include can make the process […]