31 Oct, 2021
A gardening enthusiast and expert
who decided to begin her gardening journey from her own home (which now
includes over 500 different types of plants and vegetables), AlZainah Albabtain
now uses her Instagram as a platform to spread her passion with her followers.
Her passion for gardening has gone
from a simple hobby to making AlZainah a Guinness world record breaker of the
biggest gardening lesson in the world, where she guided 286 participants over
the basics of plant gardening.
The Avenues Insider decided to have a chat with AlZainah to guide our readers who are interested in gardening and provide them with the tools for a successful journey.
A lot of people are growing interested in gardening recently, share with us some correct gardening practices for at-home gardening!
Growing
vegetables at home is quite easy actually! An important tip is to know and
stick to the proper gardening schedule to make the best out of it, a good way
to stay updated on these timings is by following local farmers on social media.
Another
tip is choosing a sunny spot with good soil for planting, whether in a pot or
straight in the ground. Beginners could find some difficulty choosing the
proper soil mix, which is why I advise them to use the ready-made potting soil
mix, which also works for organic farming.
As
for watering crops, during the growing season and when the weather is temperate,
it is recommended to water only when necessary, so only when the soil dries out
from the previous watering. Drip irrigation is an excellent step to save you
the task of watering!
Is
anyone who isn’t a gardening expert capable of gardening in their home?
Absolutely!
I always make sure to guide beginners, especially through my Instagram account,
since I know how confusing it could be due to the volume of information and
different possibilities. But I would say that everyone is definitely capable of
gardening no matter their circumstances, it’s in the ground, pots, balconies, and
even windows!
Now
with winter coming, what advice would you give gardening enthusiasts or
beginners? (Preparations, tools, warnings, etc.…)
I
recommend beginning their gardening journey now and starting with vegetables
that are easy to grow, such as seeds, and placing them in a sunny spot, and taking
advantage of the number of gardeners that share their experiences to help you
succeed.
Are
there specific tools necessary for gardening at home that you could find at The
Avenues?
Yes!
You can find tools in furniture stores. For example, you could use regular pots
as long as you open a drainage hole for the excess water at the bottom, so
roots can breathe and grow in a healthy matter.
When I shop at The Avenues, I always find tools that, while they may not be
exclusively for gardening, are still very useful.
What
are the main plants and vegetables that you prefer to grow in your home garden?
Definitely tomatoes, I really enjoy growing them! I also like to grow squash and zucchini, and every season I add new varieties that I had not planted before. I’m also keen on growing leaves and herbs, and I like to get creative by adding them to fun recipes for the family and myself.
