If you’re lucky to have a balcony in your urban abode and you just happen to live in the tropics, then you may want to draw some inspiration from James Ipy’s balcony garden in Singapore.
Read moreOde to garden flowers
I took the liberty to write about the flowers in my garden that I have strong memories of.
Read moreIs “gardener” a dirty word?
A photo of the landscaped area of The Assemblage in New York. Photo by: Morano Landscape & Garden Design
When Valerio Morano Sagliocco was in high school in Westchester County, New York, he was reluctant to share that his parents were gardeners and landscapers because it was looked down upon. But now a third-generation landscape designer running his grandfather’s business, he couldn’t be prouder.
Read moreLandscaping the sky: green roofs in the city
Landscaping the ground in the city is challenging given the lack of space—but landscaping the sky with green roofs? Well that’s an opportunity if we ever have seen one!
Read moreMaking a woodland terrarium for the home.
Terrariums can be as simple or as elaborate as you would like, provided that you have some basic elements—namely stones and charcoal to help create a drainage medium—and of course a terrarium!
There is a sense of whimsy that comes with a terrarium full of plants. In a way, you—the planter—become a cross between god and a Lilliputian landscape architect, carefully creating and devising a miniature ecosystem, that when planned out well, can pretty much take care of itself.
Read moreHow I keep my fruits and veggies fresh
There are some simple ways to increase the shelf life of your fruits and veggies.
Read moreKabocha and butternut squash soup
Kabocha squash or Japanese pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) is a winter squash variety that has started to become quite popular in farmers markets and some supermarket chains. Though the skin, which is thick and knobby, doesn't look remotely edible, it actually is and provides a significant amount of fiber. The inside flesh is sweet—a sort of cross between a pumpkin and sweet potato. You can let a kabocha get quite large, which makes it look intimidating, but once you get a knife through it, it's easy to prepare!
This soup takes some time to create, but believe me—it's well worth the taste!
Read moreMake a DIY seed box out of a recycled wine box
Stop by your local wine shop to see if they have any extra wooden wine boxes on hand. They serve as a perfect, upcycled DIY seed box.
Read moreWood ear, wakame and cannellini bean soup
The combination of woodear mushrooms and wakame seaweed give this soup a unique taste and texture.
Read moreHouseplant Masterclass launches on Kickstarter
It gives me great joy to announce that I’ve just launched a Kickstarter to raise funds for How to Make a Plant Love You: Houseplant Masterclass and I'd love your support!
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