Spectacular giant purplish fuzzy and spiny leaves on this eggplant relative. Fruits in its second year. Plants do not last long if...

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...

Clump forming. Relatively cold hardy and quick growing in frost-free locations, growing to 2-3m. In the garden, this plant is best cut...

Oak-leaf Pawpaw (Vasconcellea quercifolia) The hardiest of the pawpaws and actually the best flavoured. Unfortunately, the fruits are...

doryanthus-palmeri A truly beneficial plant for anyone looking to get into permaculture, edible landscaping, or survival gardening. It's...

Wild sunflower, Tithonia diversifolia, has been found to contain high levels of nitrogen content, exceeding nearly six percent. It has...

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...

A common question in gardening groups is how to get rid of tree stumps without digging or using machinery. I personally prefer to let...

For a garden filled with beautiful blooms that insects and furry foragers won’t touch, plant these four naturally pest-resistant plants:...

companion planting – the idea that certain plants, when planted together, can improve pollination, support growth, and even help protect...

LONG POST WARNING! How to make a hugelkulture garden . Hugelkultur are no-dig raised beds with a difference. They hold moisture, build...

VEGGIES, PERRENIALS AND SHRUBS If you are going to water the garden, make sure you do it right. Deep infrequent watering develops a much...

The technique involves using wire supports in order to help fruit trees or other plants expand in a particular manner that suits the...