Starting seeds is much easier if you have all you need in one place, so I find these seed planting stations very handy. Then all that is required is to place the peat etc. that is going to be used, in the station’s tray and – hey presto! off you go. Everything can be done…
Hanging planters are one of the cleverest methods of making use of vertical space on a balcony or outside wall. This is especially relevant when your home is small. When you pair hanging baskets or pots with the right plants, it provides a very intriguing but relaxed look. Hanging Planters Indoors Hanging baskets are generally…
By growing Green Beans or Runner Beans as they are also called, you will have an abundance of fresh nutritious vegetables. They arrived from South America not long after the French Bean and were initially grown for their looks – what a waste. We now enjoy growing Green Beans for looks AND healthy eating. It is in…
Growing Beets – How to grow Beets Beets as it is shortly called, Beetroot, is one of the most nutritious root vegetable. Beetroot is the common name for Beta Vulgaris. Beets is the tap root of the beetroot plant. Beetroot belongs to the family amaranthaceae. Spinach, Chard and Amaranth are all related! If you are…
Starting vegetable seeds is much easier if you have all you need in one place, so I find these seed planting stations very handy. Then all that is required is to place the peat etc. that is going to be used, in the station’s tray and – hey presto! off you go. Everything can be…
An indoor organic garden is a garden where you don’t use synthetic products such as pesticides and fertilisers, but rather opt for natural alternatives. It’s a good way to enjoy the full health benefits of gardening and to stear clear of the harmful effects of chemicals. The main benefit of orgnic gardening is that you’re…
Raised garden beds have been used for centuries and with good reason – they’re not only better for all the vegetables that you intend to grow but they’re also easier on your back – built at an appropriate level raised beds can help reduce the aches and pains produced by kneeling or bending over a…
Indoor garden kits are the quickest way to get started with an indoor garden, because they contain everything you need — a container, potting soil and even seeds. You can find such indoor garden kits at garden stores and even supermarkets. Choose one that is interesting for you — for example, an indoor herb garden…
You may not think there’s much to indoor garden design, but you’d be wrong. It fits in tightly with interior design and there are a couple of simple but very effective rules you can follow to make sure your plants are displayed in the best possible way. Placing Your Plants Different plants serve different purposes…
Growing garden moss indoors adds a very attractive element to your decorative indoor gardens. It’s relatively easy to grow and fairly low maintenance. A container for planting moss should be wide and narrow. Moss has a super shallow root system so doesn’t require much soil. Place some stones at the bottom of the container so…
Cod – For Broccoli and Green Beans (Chips too Of Course!) Many home grown vegetables make a wonderful accompaniment to fish dishes, and both can be used together to create deliciously healthy meals. Fish is high in protein, low in fat and provides a range of health benefits; such as maintaining a healthy heart by…
It’s worth learning how to grow cauliflower properly, it’s popular, tasty and nourishing! A more difficult vegetable to grow but most failure is due to poor preparation. So your first prioroity when you first learn how to grow cauliflower is to make sure you give them a rich and deep soil during the growing season…
Learning how to grow carrots for harvesting at peak freshness is the only way to fully experience the health benefits of carrots… Soil preparation is essential for growing carrots. This vegetable prefers a light soil that’s not to stony, get this right and they are easy to grow and care for. Once you know how…
Growing Basil – How to grow basil in your garden Basil, known by the Botanical name Ocimum Basilicum, is one of the most popular herbs and the easiest to grow in a kitchen garden. Growing basil is also fun since there are so many varieties of basil to choose from. You name a flavor, there…
These tomato growing tips and instructions on how to grow tomatoes will guarantee fruits that get your taste buds tingling with delight. But… believe it or not, it is only in the last 70-80 years that growing tomatoes has become universally popular. Understandable… walk into a tomato garden (greenhouse) full of ripe tomatoes mmmm –…
If you’re looking for a source of endless conversation, these unusual house plants are sure to fit the bill. I’ve selected some very interesting ones to introduce to you. Unusual Behaviour Carnivorous Plants Carnivorous plants such are unique in that they derive some of their nutrients from capturing and consuming animals. The Venus flytrap is…
An indoor water garden is a garden that is grown in water, kind of like planting in a fish tank. They’re very easy to look after, needing only regular water changes. All you need to make a water garden is a nice, clear glass container. Apothecary jars and attractive vases or aquariums are good choices….
Use the this alphabetical list of vegetables and growing instructions to successfully plant a vegetable garden of fresh, nutritious crops. Click on a vegetable link in the table below. Our comprehensive alphabetical list of vegetables will help you identify old favourites or – you may spot vegetables that you have never tried before and come…
What is High Pressure Aeroponics? Aeroponics is a technique of growing plants in chamber that is periodically sprayed with mist of the nutrient solution. High Pressure Aeroponics can be traced back to 1970s. It really took momentum after NASA reported it as the most efficient system to grow plants in both Earth and in Space….
Growing Broccoli is easy and rewarding and because it has proven health benefits learning how to grow Broccoli is well worth the effort. The green frozen heads you find in shops are really called calabrese and not strictly Broccoli. The name Broccoli is generally reserved for sprouting varieties which when cut will sprout again (the…