How To Get Started With Mint (And Put It To Good Use)
I love mint with a passion. It’s hard to believe that something that tastes so good, can be so easy to grow. But it really is as easy as one, two, three. And I’ll give you some…
Window Herb Gardens: Pros, Cons And Top Tips
There’s nothing quite like the flavor of fresh herbs! But I find that traipsing down to the vegetable patch to grab some parsley for my risotto, can rather take the shine off my culinary enthusiasm. Especially when…
Herb Companion Planting: What Grows Well Together?
Many herbs are quite tolerant and will grow happily alongside one another. Others are less accommodating and like their own special microclimate. Several of our most popular herbs make great partners for our favorite vegetable crops and…
Propagating Herbs In Water – What Works, What Doesn’t And Why
There’s something quite magical about putting a cutting in a glass of plain water and watching new roots appear and grow. But are water roots as vigorous and healthy as roots grown in soil? How long do…
How To Keep Your Calatheas Alive – Calathea Care Tips
If you are anything like me and have watched in frustration as yet another Calathea gives up the struggle for life and withers before your eyes, don’t despair. Your dreams of Calathea competence can come true! It…
9 Easy Vegetables For Beginners To Grow Outdoors
I’m all for an easy life! I want to plant a seed, have it germinate quickly, grow quickly and not wilt at the first sign of trouble! I’m going to share with you the easiest food crops…
The When and How of Spreading Your DIY Compost
I love that moment when I realise my homemade compost pile is well and truly cooked! And at last I can start spreading it on my hungry garden soil. It’s an exciting moment. But there are great…
Choosing And Using Kitchen Compost Bins – 5 Steps To An Odor Free, Easy Clean System
We all want to do our bit for the planet. All over the world people are trying harder to avoid plastics and recycle their waste. And recycling your organic kitchen waste is a great way to contribute…
Weed Warriors: 25 Awesome Tips for Battling Plants You’d Rather See Less Of
Oh my goodness, things are really starting to heat up in the vegetable garden! The warmer weather brings a flush of growth to our veggies but it also spurs the weeds into action, so we are on…
Is Diatomaceous Earth The Answer To Your Springtail Problems?
There are growing concerns about the use of chemicals in our homes and gardens. And many of us are looking for natural alternatives. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural substance that has a wide range of applications…