Growing Plants

What’s not to like about shade plants? Those dimly lit areas of our gardens, that rarely see daylight, can often...

As a self-confessed novice gardener, Michelle Sander claims she has “The Art of Killing Plants” down pat. But, like most gardeners, killing...

Growing lemongrass is not difficult, but it needs moist soil, light and warmth to grow outdoors. Some growers plant it...

For those spacially-challenged gardeners who find living in their apartment borders on claustrophobic tendencies this may be the answer. Gizmodo...

For you and I, 2 litres (8 cups) of water is the prescribed daily intake. Our plants, on the other...

Chia seeds are one of the newer diet supplements to enter the food market. We seem to have moved on...

Grasses are one family of plants that have made an amazing entrance into the horticultural world in the past decade...

Once established, blackberry plants can grow like weeds. The best varieties require a bit of planning and preparation to get...

Testing the soil on a yearly basis is important for productive gardening. Poor soils, or soils that are not appropriate...

While everyone may not have room for full-sized vegetable gardening, many can find a spot in a patio, balcony or...