How to Make Hot Compost (Start to Finish)

Indoor Bulb Growing Techniques

Packets of commercially prepared crocuses and hyacinths are common sights in garden centers and supermarkets in autumn, inviting us to buy one to take home and plant. These bulbs have been specially treated to flower early, providing indoor color in mid to late winter.

Is Growing Sprouts the Answer For You?

Growing sprouts is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people become aware of the health benefits, convenience and the ability to have the freshest foods available right in your own home. The key here is that you get to control the growing process, so there is no hidden pesticides or fertilizers to harm your health. For year round growing of live, nutritious foods, we recommend people find out about growing sprouts in their own home.

Eucomis in the Container Garden

Bulbs of eucomis are generally available in late winter and should be planted in a soil based compost or soil mix immediately on purchase or in early spring if they can be stored in dry, frost free conditions. They look good as single specimen plants but also look wonderful in groups of three, five or seven or even more if you have a large enough container.

House Plant Pests and Diseases – Part 2

More and more people are discovering that growing indoor plants is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby. And because the homes in which we now live are lighter, warmer and more or less draught free, than they used to be, there is less chance of house plants suffering from dramatic changes in temperature throughout the course of the day, or night. So a whole new range of indoor plants from across the world can now be successfully grown indoors.

House Plant Pests and Diseases – Part 1

More and more people are discovering that growing indoor plants is a very satisfying and rewarding hobby. And because the homes in which we now live are lighter, warmer and more or less drought free, than they used to be, there is less chance of house plants suffering from dramatic changes in temperature throughout the course of the day, or night. So a whole new range of indoor plants from across the world can now be successfully grown indoors.

Garden Walls and Fences Add Definition and Charm

Gardening is a great hobby. There is nothing quite like spending long days outdoors, digging in the earth, planting seeds by hand and watching your garden come to live.

Choosing a Container and Compost

Many indoor containers do not have drainage holes at the base of the pot, which makes it essential that the type of compost or soil mix and the frequency of watering are carefully monitored. With most displays of winter bulbs it is advisable to use a specially formulated indoor bulb compost, which will help to maintain the balance of the soil and prevent souring.

Planting Partners in a Container

Despite the potential problems, these small cyclamen have a great deal to offer early winter containers. They mix well with a host of other foliage and flowering plants and make excellent companions for ivies, particularly those with silver variegation. Another perfect partner is marinates with all its strange spirals, or, for a softer look, silver dust with its silver intricacy.

4 Mini Herb Garden Ideas You Can Make Money From

Growing your own herbs can be very rewarding, giving you flavourings, aromas, teas and medicine just for the picking. You can also start your herb empire with a mini herb garden. To begin, you will first need to decide what herbs you will want to grow.

Introduction to Gardening

Gardening is considered as a common hobby. Nowadays it has become the exclusive hobby of many people. No matter how small the garden is, everyone tries their best to make his/her garden beautiful and the best place to sit and enjoy.

Making the Best Use Out of Your Limited Garden Space

If you are a gardener and spend a lot of time outdoors planning your vegetable or flower garden then you share that love of the smell of freshly turned earth with many people who have ‘green thumbs’. Springtime is a much anticipated time for the average gardener as there are plots to plan and seeds and bulbs to purchase.

Weather Protection For Winter Containers

On frosty nights in late autumn the leaves of both cyclamen miracle series and Silverado will go limp, but by midday, as the temperature rises, the leaves should revive and show no ill effects. Cyclamen planted in containers on an outdoor windowsill will be slightly protected by the building, but those in a hanging basket will be more exposed, and if prolonged periods of frost are forecast it may be safer to cover the plant with newspaper or move the basket to a cool, sheltered place, such as an outbuilding, garage, porch or even indoors.

Have You Heard the Legends of the Angelica Herb?

the angelica herb was originally used to ward off evil spirits and witchcraft. Folklore is handed down from generation to generation and the legends of the angelica herb have been around for centuries, lending belief to the myths surrounding this much esteemed herb.

Growing a Vegetable Garden – Why You Should Do It

There are many different reasons why people should start growing a vegetable garden – no matter how small. Let’s examine some of these reasons so we’d know what to expect from this hobby.