Mention Tuberoses and you immediately think of beautiful white flowers growing on long elegant stems. Not to mention the wonderful scent given off by these flowers. It is believed that tuberoses originated in Mexico. They…
We all enjoy a lovely salad with fresh, crispy leaves. Usually, the first thing you think about adding to your salad is lettuce. Also, if you’re making a sandwich and want it to be truly…
I am sure many gardeners are constantly searching for alternative ways to treat any problems that they have in their garden. It’s not always easy to find, and it can be tempting to go out…
When talking about beets most people immediately talk of deep red beets. It was only recently that I realized that most people only know about deep red beets. Beets come in other shapes and colors. …
What! Why would you want to do this? Well, if you want to have an organic garden, you need to know about using Epsom Salts. Epsom Salts is hydrated magnesium sulphate. It is a naturally…
Sometimes it can be a difficult decision for a gardener. To plant from seeds or get seedlings or cuttings. Some gardeners much prefer to start their plants from seeds, and in some cases start the…
Why would you want to do that? Well, if you want a simple and harmless way to treat your seedlings that develop damping off or root rot, that’s what you can do. It will also…
When we think about herbs one of the first to come to mind is Parsley. It has many uses and it is especially great as a final touch to decorate and to add that finished…
I’m sure that we can all agree that Cucumbers are very refreshing to eat. Their very mild flavor allows them to go with just about everything, and you can use them in many different ways,…
Every gardener has friends and foes in their garden. The friends are the wonderful worms, who work tirelessly to work their way through the soil and irrigate it, and the foes are the slugs and…