Check out these super tips for the food garden this season. 1. Super berries They say that the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is one of the world’s most effective superfoods due to its high concentration of antioxidants. Good news is that a number of great blueberry varieties are now readily available locally. Plant them in full […]
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Generous Green Beans
Generous Green Beans Fresh green beans are so versatile and delicious when properly prepared – a must have summer crop. Get cracking and plant yours now! Green beans are an easy, highly productive crop for the home gardener and are especially recommended for beginners. They’re the biggest bean crop in the world today, the workhorse […]
Strawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields To enjoy sweet strawberries in spring and early summer you should be preparing and planting now The best spot to grow strawberries is in full sun, in soil that drains quite well. Start off by digging the soil over to about a spade’s depth, removing all stones, plant roots and weeds. Apply ample […]
Companion Planting for Pest Control
Companion Planting for Pest Control: Companion planting has a long tradition in organic gardening practice. The principle behind companion planting is that certain plants either enhance each other’s growth or help control pests when planted close together. There are also plants that enrich the soil. In addition, companion planting increases bio-diversity in our gardens, by […]