Keeping cats out of the vegetable garden (by a cat lover)
Growing up, we had dogs. But later in life, my family adopted a stray cat … Read More
Do I really have to clean my used plant pots?
Reusing pots are good for the environment and will save you money in the long … Read More
Starting a vegetable garden? 15 tips I wish someone had told me
It is easy to get overwhelmed when starting a vegetable garden. You plan and read, … Read More
Winter sowing: How to start seeds outdoors in winter
There is always time for winter sowing. Despite what you think, it is rarely too … Read More
Build a water bottle hydroponics system (7 steps)
Building a water bottle hydroponic system using a PET bottle is probably the easiest and … Read More
Growing Padron peppers from seeds – the perfect tapas chilli pepper
We grow Padron peppers (Capsicum annuum ‘Padron’) for tapas and barbecues as they taste great … Read More
Prepare your vegetable garden for winter and spring
I have over the years learned that a little goes a long way when I … Read More
What to put on the bottom of a raised garden bed?
I will jump right in and give you two answers to what you should put … Read More
Growing Microgreens on paper towels at home
Microgreens grown on paper towels are a great way to put healthy homegrown sprouts and … Read More
How to grow ginger and turmeric at home
We grow ginger and turmeric at home for cooking and healthy power drinks throughout the … Read More