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How to Get the Most Out of Surface Watering

How to Get the Most Out of Surface Watering

Today, we're diving into the art of surface watering, an essential skill to ensure your plants receive the nourishment they need to flourish. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting you...

Map of the USA gardening zones with temperatures for each zone

Discover Your Planting Zone

A Guide to Finding and Using Your USDA Planting Zone:  When it comes to successful gardening and landscaping, understanding your planting zone is essential. Planting zones, also known as hardiness...

Red Wiggler worms in a persons hand.

The Gardens Best Kept Secret: Composting Worms

The Dynamic Duo of Composting:  Red Wigglers and Indian Blues  Composting is like nature's recycling program – it turns kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich gold for your garden. In t...

Go Green: How Organic Fertilizers Can Benefit Your Vegetable Patch

Go Green: How Organic Fertilizers Can Benefit Your Vegetable Patch

Are you looking to take your vegetable garden - and environmental consciousness - to the next level? Then it's time to go green with organic fertilizers.  By swapping out traditional chemical-based...

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How to use your Oya Watering Pot

How to use your Oya Watering Pot

Follow these step-by-step instructions: Select the appropriate size: Determine the size of the Oya™ Watering Pot that best suits your gardening needs. Oya watering pots come in various sizes, so ch...

Mastering the Hungry Bin: A Guide to Easy, Efficient Vermicomposting

Mastering the Hungry Bin: A Guide to Easy, Efficient Vermicomposting

Composting is a powerful way to reduce waste, minimize your ecological footprint, and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Among the various composting methods available, The Hungry Bin stand...

Why I put Straw Mulch in my garden?

Why I put Straw Mulch in my garden?

Straw mulch is a popular choice for gardeners looking to improve their soil quality and protect their plants from the elements. Here are some of the many benefits of using straw mulch in your gard...

Growing Food and Feeding People

Growing Food and Feeding People

When I started GrowOya, the vision was clear. Make food more accessible. While working as a chef, I saw firsthand the power of food and what feeding people meant. It's the shared belief that everyo...

What Is World Water Day?

What Is World Water Day?

World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone. Here are our top 5 ways to conserve water in our gardens this year.

Growing A Tomato: Step By Step Guide

Growing A Tomato: Step By Step Guide

A homegrown tomato is one of those plants that every gardener should grow at least once. They are easy to grow, have a good flavor, and take little work to maintain. The principles of growing tomat...

How to Take Leaves Off a Tomato

How to Take Leaves Off a Tomato

Do you want your tomato plant to provide its best results? Then it's crucial to know how many leaves should be cut off the plant. While too many cuts might restrict development and deplete the plan...

How To Train Your Squash Using Trellis

How To Train Your Squash Using Trellis

Learning how to train your plant on a trellis is crucial if you want to start growing squash and save ground space. Supporting the squash's weight as they ripen helps them from being harmed and dec...