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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Living in the city is no excuse for not growing fruit. Nurseries have recognised the trend and now stock a wide variety of fruit trees and bushes suitable for smaller spaces – here are four of our favourites...
