Soil is the main growing ingredient for healthy plants. Linda from The Greenlife Soil Co will give you the low down on the optimal soil for seed raising and growing…

Tomatoes come in a dizzying array of sizes and shapes. However, there are just 4 general categories of this favourite homegrown fruit. Categorized by size plus culinary use, each type…

So, what is companion planting? Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different crops in close proximity to one another in order to improve their growth, health, and…

Cold stratification is a natural process that certain seeds require to break dormancy and germinate. It involves subjecting seeds to a period of cold temperatures, usually around freezing or slightly…

Seed Storage Taking care of your seeds is crucial to ensure they stay viable for planting. While some seed varieties can last years, others with high oil content may have…

Growing an adult plant from a tiny seed can often seem like a form of magic. Get the conditions right for your seeds and nature will step in to do…

It’s not the most glamourous part of your garden, but mulch plays an important role in soil and plant health. It’s especially important to keep soil cool in our intense…

About Broccoli A common side dish, cold or hot, broccoli is a green edible plant in the cabbage family. Broccoli has large flower heads arranged in a tree-like structure branching…

Nigella is a fast-growing annual, growing to a height of 50cm and covering an area of 25 cm. This delicate and dainty ornamental, that belongs to the buttercup family, produces…

With the heat of summer done and dusted, Autumn is a great time to get out in the veggie patch. Far from being an inactive period, the warm soil makes…