Strelitzia reginae, or the Crane Flower, is unmistakably South African. It looks exotic but is one of the most popular houseplants and fortunately, we can now e...
When you next get an itch to buy some new plants, opt for the DIY option instead – propagation. For your lesson in the essentials of how to propagate plants in ...
Often, we have many more seeds than we can use in our vegetable gardens (especially if we save seeds from our own plants). As seeds have limited viability, growing microgreens is a great way to use these up....
Climbing plants are the framework of the garden. They disguise unattractive walls and fences, can be used to cover pergolas (providing shade faster than any tre...
Think it’s difficult to grow your own mushrooms at home? Think again!
SUPER MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms are incredibly versatile. You can prepare them in so many ways...
Spring is the most important season for house plant care. Your plants start coming out of dormancy and begin budding and growing. Their need for nutrition sudde...
Do you have loads of empty jars stashed at the back of a cupboard somewhere or an old vase that simply needs a refresh? If you do, we have a DIY solution for yo...
Imagine walking from your patio to your backyard and entering a lush forest - a perfectly balanced ecosystem - that you created. Strolling through woods of tree...
Put your extra herbs to good use by drying them and making your own herbal tea. You’ll have a good, fresh cup straight out the garden, and the health benefits o...
Potting up a container is one of the most rewarding gardening experiences. You get to transform a pile of individual items into something alive and beautiful. I...
