Vegetable Garden + Home Garden = My Garden
Vegetable Garden + Home Garden = My Garden
Germinating Seeds There are two basic places to germinate seeds, one is where they will ultimately grow and mature the other is in suitable containers to germinate and then to transplant out into open ground or larger containers latter on. Firstly it is always best to plant any seed in the spot where it will […]
Three Lettuces – Keeping vegetables for longer Three identical lettuces were purchased at the same time and stored for ten days in three different ways. Check out the methods and results! From left to right: 1. Stored at room temperature 2. Stored in the fridge. 3. Stored in a cup of water like cut flowers.
Setting up a worm farm A comprehensive step by step guide to setting up and looking after a worm farm. Every garden would benefit from a worm farm whatever it’s size, it’s a fantastic way to recycle used vegetable scraps and so much more. I will cover worm diet later, but seriously, if you haven’t
Silverbeet: Winter gardening’s silver lining With the cooler weather setting in, I’m spending less and less time in the garden. Donning gumboots and heading outside is losing the battle against putting my feet up in front of the fire. So any plant that requires minimal attention at this time of year is a winner in
Planting Strawberries in May May is the traditional month when new seasons strawberry plants become available in New Zealand. The nurseries that grow the plants lift them once the autumn rains have moisten the soil sufficiently and they are then distributed to garden centres. In seasons when the growing beds are too dry the plants
Thinking of Keeping Bees? I have been thinking of keeping bees for a while now and I have done research into the different options that are available. What initially struck me was the cost and the amount of gear required to run a conventional hive. To buy a new hive and all the required tools
Acid or Alkaline? What pH means for your soil The pH of things is one of the mysteries of daily life. It comes up when the conversation turns to beer making, swimming pool water, dairy products or garden soil. This degree of acidity or alkalinity, is expressed as a number is called pH. What’s really
Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive garden, and understanding the essential minerals in your soil can be the key to growing thriving plants. Among these minerals, calcium plays a crucial role. Calcium is not just important for the growth of humans; it is also vital for the health of plants. Let’s explore how