Last month I came across a gardening nursery in America, DoLeaf, who have a business goal which really excites me as a consumer (and a gardener). I was lucky enough to be granted an interview with one of the founders, Sarah Toton, who told me about life at DoLeaf and how they got started. I thought it was absolutely fascinating so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too!
I absolutely adore butterflies; I don’t know whether it’s how hard they are to catch or just the beautiful patterns on their wings, but something about them always makes me smile. Because of the time of year, you won’t see too many around, but with the right steps, you’ll have them fluttering around all summer long.
Stuffed, fried or eaten raw like an apple, bell peppers are a wonderful addition to any kitchen and their versatility ensures they won’t go to waste. With their gorgeous glossy exteriors and sweet distinctive smell even if you don’t want to eat them, they still have great ornamental value. Because of a recessive genetic trait, sweet peppers don’t produce capsicum. So you can take those gloves off, they’re completely devoid of heat.
As a few of you may have guessed with my sudden hiatus, I’ve been a little ill recently and had to slow down a little to recover. While I was sick, I was presented with a real choice, do I practise what I preach and stick with herbal medicine or go with the universally acclaimed conventional methods?
First of all, happy new year and merry Christmas to all of you! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and didn’t over indulge in delicious goodies :) Now that 2010 is here, we’re finally at that point of the year when we can start filling up our windowsills with this year’s crops.
Now that the longest day has hit, I’m starting to realise how close we really are to a new decade. In 10 short days we’ll have the chance to start on the promises everyone has been waiting all year to make, and I can’t wait.
Runner beans are one of the easiest garden vegetables to grow and are also an inexpensive way to get those greens to your table and enjoy at least one of your five a day. Part of the legume family of vegetables, they are the ideal plant for the gardening beginner.
Depending on where you live in the world, wet weather is either a blessing or a curse (I’ll stick with the second one). With the cooler months upon us, keeping our garden friends happy and healthy is getting a little hard and less tempting, while their needs increase. Once you get on top of them, it’s not too much work and won’t steal a lot of time away from your cocoa and blanket-covered sofa.
Peas have a distinct blossom which makes them noticeable just about anywhere they show up, from wild peas growing up a rickety fence to peas which are grown at home in our own gardens. The best thing about these plants however, is not their unique blossoms, but the tiny tendrils which add to the overall charm of the plant, curling up every few inches as if looking for the next area to claim.
Taking care of house plants may not seem like a big task and certainly, there are some species of plants which require very little attention. However, if you’ve got a plant in your home that’s not doing too well and looks a bit brownish and could use some extra attention, there are a few things you can do for it to keep it from losing its battle.