Gardening

A mainstay in herbal gardens the world over, basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an intensely fragrant culinary herb in the mint family. Basil is a sun loving plant, native to the …

Bird baths help to make your garden or yard a more appealing stop for beautiful birds and butterflies. While having a bird bath in your yard is beneficial to the …

The peanut (Arachis hypogaea) is also known as the groundnut, goober or monkey nut. It is a legume that is grown primarily for its edible seeds. Widely grown in the …

Edible ornaments for birds? Yes, you read that right. Currently you are about to embark on a tutorial on how to make bird cookies. And healthy ones at that. There …

As the weather gets colder and the holidays draw near, many of us begin to transform our homes into festive, cheerful spaces. We drag out boxes of decorations, put on …

Beguiling wild mushrooms flourish at various times throughout the year, generally 1-3 days after a generous rainfall. However, their distinct flavors and potential risks of misidentifying them are not agreeable …

If you plan your garden well, growing vegetables isn’t only a summer activity. In order to make the most of the growing space you have available, you can think about …

Having a few house plants around your place can improve the air quality and bring a sense of the outdoors inside. They do wonders to make a space comfier and …

Native to the Middle East, the pistachio tree (Pistacia vera) is a long lived desert plant that bears clusters of small reddish drupes. Pistachio drupes need long, hot, and dry …

Hardwood cuttings are taken from woody shrubs and perennial plants in the fall or over the winter months. Like cuttings taken at other times, they are a great way to …

Composting is usually an easy and relatively trouble free process, but there are certain things that can go wrong. If you have a problem with your existing composting system, this …

Learning how to successfully save zucchini seeds can only mean one thing: even more zucchini next year! But wait, there is more. Especially if you are willing to search a …

As colder weather approaches, you’re probably wondering whether your greenhouse is up to the task. Will it fend off the frosts well enough to keep your crops growing all winter …

Mint is a reliable perennial herb that needs little attention in the garden. That’s in part what makes it such a wonderful plant to grow. It is one of those …

Have you had it with too much misting and fertilizing and pruning and watering? Are you watering too much, not watering enough? Or maybe you travel a lot, or you’re …

A keyhole bed can be a great way to maximise space and productivity in an organic garden.  A keyhole garden is a type of garden bed commonly utilised in permaculture …

Mulches are layers of material placed over growing areas or between plants to cover areas of bare soil. There are two main types of mulch – mulch made from organic …

Sawdust, otherwise referred to as wood shavings, is a beneficial by-product of working with wood that has many applications on both urban and countryside homesteads. The further you get from …

Turning food scraps, yard waste, and other organic materials into free fertilizer is one of the best things you can do to elevate your gardening game. Not only does composting …

Composting is nature’s inherent nutrient recycling system. Anything and everything of organic origin is part of it, where death and decay means a return to life and growth. Over and …

Cardboard is certainly a welcome sight in the eye of the gardener. Often free and fairly ubiquitous, cardboard is a biodegradable and earth-friendly material that enriches as it breaks down. …

Lemongrass is a key ingredient in plenty of Asian cuisines and as you will discover as you read on, it is also useful in a wide range of other ways. …

Garlic is an incredibly useful and versatile ingredient. It is not only a pungent flavour enhancer, it is also excellent for your health. Even before it is harvested, garlic can …

Making a hotbed for winter growing is a great way to extend the growing season. It allows you to grow more, both towards the end of the year and early …