Heritage Fruit and Heirloom Vegetables
Where has all the heritage fruit gone? It’s reported that there used to be thousands of varieties of apples and other fruits grown historically but now we usually only see about 3 or 4 different varieties stocking the shelves of our supermarkets. Some estimates...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 grow and make luffa sponges
Leaving a smaller ecological footprint is what many of us aim for and I’ve got a neat little way to help you reduce your footprint by growing luffa (aka loofah) gourds and turning them into bath sponges for your body and kitchen sponges for your pots and pans....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...About the Veggie Lady
Toni is a horticulturist, writer and talk-back radio show guest. She provides gardening advice,workshops, horticultural therapy, tutorials and seminars - in person and online.
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