Gardening tips for your edible vegetable garden at home using organic and natural techniques that are good for you, your garden and the environment.
Is your kumquat tree dropping fruit and would you like to know why and how to fix it? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll be looking at the possible reasons why a kumquat tree drops fruit and some solutions to fix the problem. Generally, the reasons a kumquat tree drops fruit include natural fruit … Read more
You may have seen some intermediate gardeners use grow lights before, but what are they all about? In this article, we’re going to be taking a deep look at grow lights: how they work, what grow lights are best for starting vegetable seedlings, and how to effectively use them. Find out how to start vegetable … Read more
Regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps is a great way to start growing your own food. Not only that, but you can reduce food waste and start new plants for free. So here is a list of 16 vegetables you can regrow from kitchen scraps at home. 1. Avocado Avocado seeds can be used to grow as a … Read more
As an avid coffee drinker, you always have coffee grounds handy. It seems like such a waste to throw them in the trash, but you’re not sure what else they’re good for. Could you repurpose leftover coffee grounds for your edible garden? Would your plants benefit? Coffee grounds can be good for plants, as they … Read more
Milk spray for powdery mildew is a natural garden fungicide. And if you have ever experienced powdery mildew in your vegetable garden, you’ll know that this fungal disease can cause havoc to your garden harvest. So if you’re looking to garden organically and need a solution to deal with powdery mildew than you’ve come to … Read more
Stink Bugs love citrus trees and their fruit. They will happily infest your lovingly tended fruit trees and leave you with fruit that has had the life and juice sucked out of them or no fruit at all. Stink bugs have to go. But if don’t want to use a chemical spray, how can you … Read more
Have you ever wondered ‘why are my cucumbers turning yellow?’ Well, I have some answers for you. Cucumbers are a popular garden vegetable perfect for summer. They are cool and crisp with a mild flavor that is a great addition to a salad or in homemade sauces like tzatziki. Part of the joy of … Read more
Regardless of how we grow citrus trees, they can easily be susceptible to attack by citrus leaf miner. Not only is citrus leaf miner damage unsightly, but if it is not prevented or treated promptly, it can cause damage to citrus trees, including a reduction of fruits. So without resorting to harsh chemicals, let’s look at … Read more
So it’s the end of the tomato growing season and you still have loads of tomatoes happily growing on the vine. With the cooling weather coming, the question of how to ripen green tomatoes may be on your mind. Well, the good news is there are a number of was to successfully ripen green tomatoes … Read more
Starting your own vegetable garden is a highly satisfying and cost-effective way of ensuring your family has the freshest and most wholesome vegetables to eat. You don’t need a lot of space or equipment to grow your own veggies. And nothing beats the taste of trying your first homegrown vegetables! So here is everything you need to know for how to … Read more