Urban gardeners delving into the world of edible plants typically start with one essential group – herbs. Not only are they relatively easy to grow indoors, but...
Asian greens are big on the menu for any oriental dishes requiring fresh or green leaves for flavour and for their good sources of vitamins and minerals, especi...
For a pop of colour in a winter garden, you can’t beat the impact of annuals like primulas. The word Primula comes from the word Primus meaning ‘first’ as the f...
The trend of using cauliflower as a carbohydrate or bread substitute has meant an increase in the popularity of the vegetable in the supermarkets. As usual, wit...
Ornamental kale is bold, colourful and a must for any winter garden or mixed container. Here are 7 reasons to plant it.
1. Add colour
The colour combination...
Decorating your home with plants is not only aesthetically pleasing but can provide health benefits too. Here are some of our favourite low-maintenance housepla...
Gone are the days of children spending every waking hour outside, sighing begrudgingly when called in for dinner. Studies show children spend an avera...
Having a fern in your front parlour goes back to Victorian times when explorers started to bring unusual plants back to England from the tropics. Always popular...
Sun loving plants get all the attention in the plant world, but what about those that look best after the sun sets? Take advantage of late-night flowering plant...
