Blossom into a Greener World
The humble little carrot, in Latin its name is Daucus carota. Carrots of any type or colour are a great way to get yourself or the kids started in gardening. They require little skill, minimal care and minimal effort. You’re almost guaranteed a delicious harvest in the late summer and fall. Carrots are high in beta-carotene, … Read more
This delicious Basil Dressing or marinade is useful for many different dishes and appetizers. Your guests will love the fresh from the garden flavour when you use your own home grown basil. There are so many ways you could use this wonderfully fresh and delicious recipe. Recipe½ cup Freshly grown basil leaves 2 … Read more
Although there are many types of underwater plants, the Salvinia Minima has become a popular aquarium and pond plant. However, it’s not all fun in the sun for this aquatic plant–frogbit is also becoming more popular with its bright-green leaves and attractive clumps. Which one to pick? Salvinia Minima Vs Frogbit: Which one to pick? … Read more
It’s almost June and summer is under way. The cherry blossoms have bloomed their dazzling spring beauty and are now almost gone. The immature cherries are just forming behind the flower petals as they blow away in the wind. But then disaster starts to happen… The newly formed, immature cherries start falling off your cherry … Read more
Using a drip irrigation system is a very efficient way to maximize your time and effort when it comes to watering. The system also reduces water usage in the garden while giving your plants deep root watering. The use of a properly constructed drip system will keep all the plants watered at a slow rate … Read more
Have you ever heard of a Pine berry? This is a berry that we all should be growing, it’s beautiful and different. It’s unique looking delicious little berry holds a special reward for those who grow them. This is my first year with them so I’ve only been able to harvest two little berries so … Read more
Hummingbirds love sweet sugar syrup, but so do the ants…and even spiders! They will make your bird feeding experience less than pleasant. Ants are everywhere even if you can’t see them all the time. You can be that they’ll come out in force once they spot your feeder. They can be quite a nuisance and … Read more
Sprouting raspberry seeds in winter takes a little effort and patience but it can really be worth it because it allows you to grow different varieties of raspberries that are sometimes not available in the nurseries. Some seeds are shipped from China and it’s sometimes difficult to figure that out before you buy. Seeds from … Read more
Hypertufa is a mixture of peat moss, cement and sand that you can sculpt and make into your own garden decor pieces and planter pots. You can create statues, birdhouses, planter pots, stepping stones and more. The choices are limited only by your imagination. For this project you will need some space, if you are … Read more
One of my missions is to teach people how to make their own hummingbird food. It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before. I don’t recommend feeding the hummingbirds that red liquid the stores sell as “hummingbird food”. The red dye is not part of their natural diet and may cause health issues, including … Read more