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3 essential jobs to do in the winter garden

Mid winter is often a time that you want to hibernate, but if you resist the urge to slow down and rug up and grab your gardening gloves instead, then you’ll be richly rewarded by the time spring comes around. Here are three essential jobs for you to address in your...

What is a Green Manure Crop

Many old-time farmers and backyard gardeners have found the secret to growing produce successfully, year after year. But do you know how they do it? We, on the other hand, may have a bumper crop for one or two years in a row and then run into problems that produce...

How to tell if your pumpkins are ready to harvest

Some people will do anything to get out of mowing the lawn. This is what my friend’s husband did. Tired of mowing the lawn all through summer, my friend let the pumpkins take over instead. Have a look at these photos to see how it looked before and after...

Grow Garlic

Finding organic garlic can be difficult and expensive. But it doesn’t have to be. You can grow your own garlic easily with a bit of time and patience. Here’s how. Why grow garlic? Imported garlic bulbs (you know the ones, they’re bright white and sold for $2 kg)...
5 Tips For Growing Coriander (Cilantro)

5 Tips For Growing Coriander (Cilantro)

Having trouble growing coriander? It’s a love-hate relationship! Those who love it, also hate it because it’s so fickle to grow. Those who hate it, just hate it.Here’s some tips on how to grow it despite its fickle nature. TIP 1. Sow seed in the first week of...