Permaculture Zones -
An innovation of design was the appreciation of the efficiency and productivity of natural ecosystems and to seek to apply this efficiency to the way ...
Companion Planting for Roses -
Ideally, roses should be planted in beds or borders where there is little or no competition from other flowers and shrubs, even in winter. If, however...
Pruning Houseplants -
If a plant is growing too tall and a bushier shape is required, stop the growing shoots by breaking off the tips with finger and thumb (known as "pinc...
Red Legged Earth Mites -
Red-legged earth mites (Halotydeus destructor and Penthaleus major) are active only during the winter months. The eggs hatch after the first autumn ra...
Seed Stratification -
Certain seeds will not germinate until they have been subjected for some weeks or even months to low temperatures and humid conditions similar to thos...
Tulips -
Tulips cannot be grown in the open in tropical climates because they require a cold winter season in order to grow successfully. Tulips can be grown i...
Growing Jerulsalem Artichokes -
Jerulsalem Artichoke is a tuberous rooted crop of particularly easy growth. This vegetable can be given a permanent spot in the garden, for it is like...
Green Manure Crops -
Because gardening is an intensive cultivation, it is rarely possible to devote considerable areas for lengthy periods to the growing of cover crops to...
Large House Plants -
A big climber could conceal a multitude of architectural sins or help to enhance a good feature such as a well-proportioned archway or door frame. One...
