Growing and Using Coltsfoot
Coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara This little perennial herb grows in my medicinal garden. I first planted it with the purpose of [...]
Bringing New Plants Home
I used to work in a large nursery. I know how hot those places can get and how stressful it [...]
Legumes and Crop Rotation
Practicing crop rotation in your garden Crop rotation is where crops such as zucchini pictured, are grown in different areas [...]
Hot Spring & Summer Plants
Hi garden and food lovers! The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting a very dry spring and summer 2019 here in [...]
Winter Planting
Growing and gardening in winter is such a delight in the subtropics. Its cooler and much more pleasant to be [...]
Can Ladybirds be Pests?
Can ladybirds be pests? Those cute little ladybird beetles and their spiky larvae, are in almost all cases, great to [...]
Should You Mulch?
There are times when you should with hold mulching. But...do you find you are always watering your vegie patch or [...]
Powdery Mildew Prevention
Powdery Mildew is so common in our summer gardens. It’s a real pest for gardeners, appearing as fine dustings of [...]
A Garden of Giants
I love the sensual pleasures of a garden. Fragrance, colour, silky smooth petals, and the sheer unadulterated pleasure of just [...]
Edible Flowers & Vegies to Grow in March
I’m still feeling positive so have just put in some sunflower seedlings. I’m hoping the dwarf plants will give a [...]