Articles by Harry

Growing food in recycled plastic bottles feels like a small act of rebellion against waste. You take a thing that would otherwise be trash, turn it into a planter, and suddenly you have basil on the windowsill or tomatoes on the balcony. But you probably […]

Coffee grounds are the little black gold of my kitchen — gritty, aromatic, and endlessly recyclable. If you drink coffee (or keep friends who do), you’re sitting on a steady stream of organic matter that can help your potted plants, save waste from the bin, […]

Starting seedlings indoors is like giving tiny lives a soft landing before sending them out into the real world. Shelter them right, and they’ll be sturdy young plants ready to brave wind, sun, and soil. Shelter them poorly, and they’ll be leggy, stressed, or worse […]

Powdery mildew — that dusty, flour-like ghost that settles on leaves, stems, and flowers — is one of the most annoying problems a gardener can face. It looks harmless at first, but left unchecked it weakens plants, reduces yields, and turns a proud patio into […]

Soil pH — it sounds technical, like something only lab-coated scientists worry about. But in reality, it’s the secret mood of your garden: the silent factor deciding whether nutrients show up at the dinner table or hide in the dirt, whether your tomatoes cheer or […]

Imagine your garden as a small neighborhood where every plant has a job. Some throw a block party for pollinators, some grow tall and shady, and a clever few act like bouncers at the gate, keeping the uninvited insects away. Using plants to repel pests […]

Starting a mini herb garden when your sunlight is limited feels a bit like trying to read by moonlight — possible, but you need the right tools and tricks. The good news? Herbs are resilient little workhorses, and with smart placement, good soil, and a […]