Solanum quitoense (Naranjilla)
Spectacular giant purplish fuzzy and spiny leaves on this eggplant relative. Fruits in its second year. Plants do not last long if...
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Nov 8, 20222 min read
Vasconcellea hybrids (Pawpaw of sorts)
Parent plants are a mix of several species, the best of which have red flowers and purple leaves with small, red fruits. The colour is a...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Musa velutina (Pink Ornamental Banana)
Clump forming. Relatively cold hardy and quick growing in frost-free locations, growing to 2-3m. In the garden, this plant is best cut...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
Vasconcellea quercifolia Oak-leaf Pawpaw
Oak-leaf Pawpaw (Vasconcellea quercifolia) The hardiest of the pawpaws and actually the best flavoured. Unfortunately, the fruits are...
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Jun 26, 20221 min read
Doryanthus- palmeri - the swiss army knife of plants!
doryanthus-palmeri A truly beneficial plant for anyone looking to get into permaculture, edible landscaping, or survival gardening. It's...
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Apr 21, 20212 min read
Tithonia Diversifolia
Wild sunflower, Tithonia diversifolia, has been found to contain high levels of nitrogen content, exceeding nearly six percent. It has...
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Mar 4, 20211 min read
DAHLIA Autumn care .
Dahlias benefit from a low-nitrogen liquid fertilizer (similar to what you would use for vegetables) such as a 5-10-10 or 10-20-20. You...
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Mar 4, 20211 min read
Stump removal on a budget
A common question in gardening groups is how to get rid of tree stumps without digging or using machinery. I personally prefer to let...
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Mar 4, 20212 min read
Beneficial Bugs for your gardens
For a garden filled with beautiful blooms that insects and furry foragers won’t touch, plant these four naturally pest-resistant plants:...
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Mar 4, 20211 min read
companion planting ideas
companion planting – the idea that certain plants, when planted together, can improve pollination, support growth, and even help protect...
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Mar 4, 20216 min read
hugelkulture garden
LONG POST WARNING! How to make a hugelkulture garden . Hugelkultur are no-dig raised beds with a difference. They hold moisture, build...
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Sep 13, 20203 min read
Watering
VEGGIES, PERRENIALS AND SHRUBS If you are going to water the garden, make sure you do it right. Deep infrequent watering develops a much...
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Sep 13, 20202 min read
Espaliers and cordons .
The technique involves using wire supports in order to help fruit trees or other plants expand in a particular manner that suits the...
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