Plant in full sun, says the label on the plant. But what does that actually mean? To me, a plant that lives in full sun should be able to cope with up to nine hours of direct sunlight each day. This means that they are usually woody shrubs (like Rosemary, Lavender), trees (stone fruit, citrus), […]
Haven’t You Heard…Everybody’s Doing It
In the backyard, on the deck, out on the balcony, on the kitchen bench, behind the sports shed at school, at cafes and sometimes EVEN out the front….it seems the EVERYONE is growing their own. Is growing your own food suddenly trendy? Or is this shift back towards simplicity a real shift in the way we […]
Top Tips for Success, Planting Seedlings
After bringing your seedlings home from the garden centre, they will need a day or two to acclimatise. This is also known as “hardening off” and it essentially involves gradually exposing your little plants to windier, colder, and warmer conditions – so they don’t get such a shock when they get planted into your garden. […]
Top Tips for Success, Buying Seedlings
When it comes to buying seedlings, there are a few key points to consider. It is easy to get a bit carried away while selecting seedlings, gleefully filling your basket with punnets of lovely little plants – but by keeping a few things in mind we can make sure we get the best plants for […]
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