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All About Bees

October 4, 2023 1:01 pm Published by

Honeybees add so much more to our lives than honey… We love bees. We love the sound they make in…

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Companion Planting Combos

November 25, 2022 10:26 am Published by

Companion planting is one of the best ways to control pests and attract pollinators. But it also brings beauty, colour,…

Marvellous Mint

December 3, 2018 9:35 am Published by

Mint is often seen as the delinquent in the food garden, overgrowing other plants, slurping up their food and water,…

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Perennial Basils

January 29, 2018 10:55 am Published by

Basil is regarded as the king of summer herbs – and that includes the perennial varieties which have as many…

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Food Garden Roses

January 22, 2018 1:32 pm Published by

Roses in the food garden We grow roses for their beauty in the garden and for picking. So what are…

Everyone Loves Butternut

January 19, 2018 11:13 am Published by

It’s worth allocating some space and time to this melt-in-the-mouth veggie. Although butternuts, like pumpkins, take up more space than…

Food Garden Flowers

January 18, 2018 1:46 pm Published by

Do flowers belong in a food garden? They certainly do, and not only those with edible petals! Many flowers double…

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A Perfect Match

January 17, 2018 8:31 am Published by

Roses and vegetables are an obvious pairing for so many reasons. Roses and vegetables have a history of being grown…