Urban gardening is a hot topic and more and more people are growing fruit and veg on their small balconies and patios. Not sure where to start? Read on for some beginner’s tips...
Blueberries will only grow in areas with cold winters, as they need a long period of cold weather during dormancy. If the temperature is too warm, they won’t develop fruit. However, newer varieties are being developed that don’t require such a long cold dormancy period...
"I used to think this plant got its name because it came from the Cape. I then discovered it was named after the cape-like husk that grows over the fruit", says edible gardening expert Jane Griffiths. Here's how to grow them...
HERBAL TEAS
Pour a cup of boiling water over about a ¼ cup or 2–3T of fresh leaves which have been torn into pieces. Steep for 5 minutes or until the liquid is...
Always wanted to grow veggies but don’t have the space? Jane Warburton of Potager: Urban Garden Creations shows you how to use containers to turn a tiny courtyard into a kitchen garden in a weekend
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