A kitchen favourite, basil is widely known as the "king of herbs" due to its widespread culinary uses, cultural significance and extensive history. Its name is derived from the Greek work, 'basileus,' meaning 'ruler' or 'king' which suggests Basil's royal status among herbs. There are many different types of basil. An herb from the mint ...
Listen | Container GardeningGardening in containers is great in so many ways but does need some special consideration: thinking about feeding potted plants. Because potted plants live in a finite amount of soil, nutrients are depleted more quickly than earth-bound counterparts. For container plants, a balanced water-soluble fertiliser is generally suggested. Water-soluble, dry (or granular) or slow-release fertilisers ...
Listen | Container GardeningGreens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern roots, I love a good pot of collards made with pork, cooked low and slow. As a gardener, I experiment with all sorts of greens each year. Greens are one of my favourite things to grow. As an American with Southern ...
Listen | Container GardeningFresh herbs are enchanting: they not only boost the nutritional value of your meals, but they add a bright boost of flavour and aroma. Using Fresh Herbs A vegetable gardener for many years, I've always had herbs in my gardens. First, just a few pots of the basics: basil, parsley and cilantro. Soon I discovered ...
Listen | Edible GardeningI put in a totally new garden this year. Very formal raised beds with four ways to enter, each with an arched trellis. Very pretty. Except that the plants I chose for the trellises only succeeded in one spot. The others are empty. Bummer. I decided the way to go is to choose vining plants ...
Listen | Edible GardeningA Bit about Eggplant Before we jump in to the best practices for growing eggplant in containers, let's chat about what this unique veggie. eggplants, also known as aubergines, brinjals and baigans are technically a fruit and specifically a berry. They are very low in calories and provide good sources of Vitamins B1, B6 and ...
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