Grow Real Blog

People worry about invasive weeds, but most never consider the useful qualities of these plants. Whether you're weeding your own garden, working a community plot, or even hiking, there are delicious weeds all around you. Since you're going to pull...

You may be stuck inside with no immediate gardening tasks to do, but you can start dreaming up a plan for your 2017 garden! We'll help you out with 4 more unique garden styles you can try. Check out part...

You may be feeling a bit lost in the winter months without a garden to play in. But with the winter rain comes time cuddled up indoors planning your 2017 garden. We'll help you get inspired with our list of...

Ever wondered how we ended up eating certain plants on Thanksgiving? Here’s a look into the origins of 4 fruits and vegetables that commonly show up at the Thanksgiving meal. Potatoes While turkey is undoubtedly the star of Thanksgiving dinner,...

What, exactly, is a green fence? In England, country roads are lined with tightly woven hedgerows. In NYC, containerized tapestry hedges establish the boundaries between rooftop gardens. Both of these are green fences, created with living plants. Yes, a green...

Remember the day you first saw a deer through your kitchen window? Thoughts of beauty and peaceful country living probably echoed through your head, re-affirming your decision to dwell out of the city center. Compare that to the last time...

It’s that time of year again - the greeting card aisles are filled with cards ranging from mallards flying over a picturesque lake to failed DIY attempts. Stores everywhere have eye catching displays in the entry, filled with manly colored...