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Thanksgiving Delights: Exploring Beyond the Common Pumpkin Pie

Happy Thanksgiving... almost! In the spirit of the upcoming feast, let's take a moment to talk about one of the stars of the season: pumpkins. While pumpkin pie has earned its place as a Thanksgivi...

Unwrapping the Best Gardening Gifts of the Season

Unwrapping the Best Gardening Gifts of the Season

Gardening isn't just a pastime; it's a dance with nature, a fulfilling journey that nourishes the soul. The joy of witnessing a seed sprout or a flower bloom is incomparable. In this comprehensi...

2 hands removing dirt around an Oya™ Watering Pot from GrowOya

Preparing Your Oya for Winter: Essential Tips for Removal and Cleaning

As the vibrant colors of fall start to fade and the air turns crisp, it's time for garden enthusiasts to prepare for the upcoming winter months. For those who have embraced the efficient and eco-fr...

Oya watering pot from GrowOya.com

Reviving Hydrophobic Garden Beds: Tips and Tricks

In the world of gardening, hydrophobic soil can be a real headache for even the most seasoned gardeners. It's annoying when you realize your garden beds are so dry that they refuse to soak up wate...

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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...

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...