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.
I have always loved getting apples right from the tree. Fresh, juicy, crisp and delicious – nothing quite compares. Sweet, tart, or mellow, they’re all wonderful in their own ways, and I doubt I will ever lose my love of the apple. Sadly, I don’t have the space to grow apple trees myself, but I’m lucky enough to have a grandfather with a small apple orchard.
Hey everyone, I’m Sophie! Josh has asked me to help him out by taking care of the cooking end of things here at AskGarden, since he’s not much for recipes. I’m glad to help, so here I am with my first step-by-step how-to about making Candied Orange Peels!
With some things you’ll grow, it’ll be easy enough to grow from cuttings or planting the bulb in the ground (onions, garlic, etc) but at other times that will be a bit more difficult. That’s when growing from seeds is the best option. It’s often far cheaper and much more portable than a pre-existing plant from a nursery. You won’t need anything special to grow from scratch, just a container, water and some form of compost.
I’m sure we’ve all experienced the horror of trying to move a plant from one place to another only to find it dead within the week. I remember once, I tried to to a plant out of a pot so I let the soil dry out a little and grabbed it by the stem to yank it out. Big mistake! I ended up with the top half in my hand and the rest still in the pot; I don’t think there’s an emoticon for how shocked I was when that happened.
Now you’re a fully-fledged gardener, you’ll know compost is one of the greatest things in the world if you like fast growth and healthy plants. Out there is a synaesthetic mix that turns compost to Superman strength levels and the great thing is, all you need to make it is compost, water and a container of some sort.
When it comes to indoor furnishings, plants are a cheap way to add some style to your place. Along with the aesthetic benefits, some plants with give us health bonuses too; these usually involve them cleaning the air or removing pests. Here are some of the best ones to take on and how to look after them.
When starting off you’re garden, you’re presented with 3 choices. Start from seed, plant the cuttings or buy an already developed plant. At this late stage in the year (well, for my part of the world anyway) I wouldn’t recommend trying to start from scratch unless you’re looking to harvest next year.