DoLeaf – The Mother Of Gardening Nurseries

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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!

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Butterfly Gardening

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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.

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Plant Spotlight: Bell Pepper

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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.

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Herbal Remedies: Worthwhile Alternatives Or Expensive Voodoo?

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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?

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January Gardening Intro

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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.

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