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How you propagate a herb will be determined by the type or plant it is. It may be an annual, which completes its life cycle in one growing season; a biennial, which flowers and dies in the second growing season after germination; a perennial, which lives for at least three… Continue Reading…
Generally, potatoes are an easy crop, though there are a number of potential problems. Most can be prevented by a few simple precautions. Always buy certified seed potatoes. Look for the words ‘Elite’ or ‘AA’ grade on the bag. Do not save your own tubers. Follow a three- or preferably… Continue Reading…
Peppers in a greenhouse may be attacked by all the pests that affect tomatoes: aphids, whitefly and spider mites.
Aphids can infect the plants with a virus as well as weakening them by feeding on the sap. The sugary substance the aphids excrete will make the leaves sticky and will… Continue Reading…
Cabbages and their relatives (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, calabrese, cauliflower, kale, oriental greens, swede and turnip) can suffer from a large number of pests and diseases. Fortunately, most can be prevented by non-chemical methods and good planning. Cabbage root fly grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of… Continue Reading…
Damping Off
Stems of seedlings rot at soil level. To prevent, water seedling trays from the bottom and maintain good air circulation and soil drainage. Cover seeds sown indoors or directly in the garden with a thin layer of finely milled sphagnum moss (available at garden centres).
Downy Mildew … Continue Reading…
Digging is the traditional method for clearing a vegetable plot at the end of the season and preparing it for the next. But organic gardeners question the need for annual digging, pointing out that it destroys the soil’s natural structure and can bring a fresh crop of weed seeds to… Continue Reading…
If you grow your own herbs organically and they appear free from dirt, there is no need to wash them before use, and this helps greatly in preserving their freshness and crispness. If herbs are store-bought, wash them whole, shake off as much water as possible, and dry gently with… Continue Reading…
Tinctures are solutions of herbal components in alcohol and can be made from tough or tender herbs, they are handy because they are concentrated, so only small amounts are needed. The alcohol readily dissolves the volatile oils from the herb, and since no heat is used to make the extract,… Continue Reading…
The seedlings you buy from nurseries and farmers’ markets are most likely to be annuals growing in plastic packs. The method of planting depends on whether you want a mass of a certain annual in the border or whether you want a row of them in a cutting garden or… Continue Reading…
One way to enliven patios and courtyards, as well as boundary walls and fences, is to plant scented rambling roses and other climbers among them. Some can also be trained to cover pergolas. Here are a few unusual yet enlivening fragrances to consider.
Cloves:
‘Blush Noisette’: Climbing rose with semi-double,… Continue Reading…