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  • Thinking about taking up gardening ? How right you are, it is one of the most rewarding activities.

    How to make the most of your gardening experience

    TL;DR : Gardening is an awesome activity for all ages but sometimes if you take on a project that is too difficult or time consuming you can get discouraged. Learning how to correctly estimate your resources (especially time) and capabilities […]
  • Watching seeds germinate is extremely satisfying.

    How do you get seeds to germinate?

    TLDR : it depends on the seed. The variety of conditions needed for plant germination will surprise you. But don’t get discouraged, most plants need the same basic conditions in order to get a jump start into life.   Most […]
  • KEep your seeds snug and dry for years in these little DIY seed envelopes.

    How to make DIY seed envelopes

    TL;DR : make sure you keep them in a dry environment. Paper envelopes in a dry and cool room are perfect for storing your seeds. You can make them from scrap paper. They’re not only great at the job, but […]
  • Keeping a beautiful garden and its benefits

    The top 10 benefits of gardening for all ages

    TL;DR : If you’re here you probably already know a few ways in which gardening can be beneficial. Of course we’re talking about benefits for your physical health as well as for your mental well-being. Yet what you might not […]
  • Sandy soil is great for good drainage

    Determining your soil type with a Jar test

    TL;DR : Well you’ve done your Jar Test, now all that’s left to do is to find out what your soil is trying to tell you! Is your soil sandy, silty, loamy? And what does this tell you about its […]
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A surprising tropical plant : Cerbera odollam / Suicide Tree

February 24, 2016February 24, 2016 Eva Leave a comment What we’re growing

TL;DR : Well I think it’s about time we started telling you about what sort of plants we grow in our little garden. Of course we grow all types of plants, some more common than others. But for some reason […]

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How to make liquid laundry soap from ash in 10 easy steps

February 19, 2016February 25, 2016 Eva 1 Comment Projects and trials
Homemade laundry detergent

TL;DR : There are many ways to make soap from ash. This post is about making liquid soap from ash for your washing machine. So do not expect an explanation on the fine art of recycling hardwood ash and left-over […]

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How do you determine your soil type?

January 20, 2016January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment DIY tips and tricks
Dry clay soil

TLDR : Gardening is no easy task. It takes patience, skill and quality soil. The soil best adapted to most plants is a loam with a lot of organic matter, good drainage (because of the sand), aeration and the capacity […]

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Gardening with chickens, an adventure

January 15, 2016January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Hen-spiration
Chickens are especially helpful in apple orchards.

TL;DR : Gardening with chickens has its advantages but also has its inconveniences. Advantages of keeping chickens in your garden Controlling the insect population On the plus side, it’s a lot of fun to garden with chickens. They’re always keeping […]

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Chicken wars, royalty and rivalries

January 11, 2016January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Hen-spiration
Chickens love roaming around freely

TL;DR : Chickens have a pecking order / hierarchy, if you don’t want chaos, there are some steps to take in certain cases. This post’s name is a bit weird, I’ll admit it, yet this is actually what I felt […]

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Most common parasites ailing chickens

January 8, 2016January 19, 2016 Eva Leave a comment Hen-spiration
Chickens are plagued with many parasites

TL;DR : We’ve had quite a few hardships trying to fight off red mites and other parasites. It took us a long time to get the situation under control. Once red mites or other parasites have set up shop in […]

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  • How to make the most of your gardening experience May 15, 2017
    TL;DR : Gardening is an awesome activity for all ages but sometimes if you take on a project that is too difficult or time consuming you can get discouraged. Learning how to correctly estimate your resources (especially time) and capabilities […] The post How to make the most of your gardening experience appeared first on […]
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  • How do you get seeds to germinate? February 5, 2017
    TLDR : it depends on the seed. The variety of conditions needed for plant germination will surprise you. But don’t get discouraged, most plants need the same basic conditions in order to get a jump start into life.   Most […] The post How do you get seeds to germinate? appeared first on Culture Acre.
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    TL;DR : make sure you keep them in a dry environment. Paper envelopes in a dry and cool room are perfect for storing your seeds. You can make them from scrap paper. They’re not only great at the job, but […] The post How to make DIY seed envelopes appeared first on Culture Acre.
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