If you’ve been part of the houseplant community for a while, you likely have at least one fiddle leaf fig in your home. Scientifically known as Ficus lyrata and...
When planning your vegetable garden, it’s vital to combine plants that play nice with each other or even help each other out in terms of growth. Placing incompa...
Pineapples are a classic summer fruit that instantly makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise. As a favourite ingredient in fruit salads, I always purc...
Companion planting is an age-old gardening practice employed for centuries by farmers and now home gardeners. The goal is to place compatible plants alongside e...
Nothing says “I love you” like a handmade gift - even more so when it's made from home-grown herbs. Jane Griffiths shares five ideas for making fabulous gifts u...
Upgrade your soil
The first step to a more water-wise garden is soil that has the capacity to retain water. Organic matter like mulch or compost helps prevent ...
Stressed out about everything you still need to do before Christmas? Read on for five really easy and practical tips to help you feel calmer this Christmas. You...
Many home gardeners will be reaping the rewards of their potato harvest this month, ready to use in several classic recipes. But, as a crop that can be grown al...
Unless you're the type to start Christmas shopping at the beginning of the year, December can be a pretty stressful time. Despite your best intentions, there's ...
Put your extra herbs to good use by drying them and making your own herbal tea. You’ll have a fresh cup out of the garden and the health benefits of these magic...
