In addition to relieving stress and making them feel happier, gardening has become a popular hobby for many people because the activity enhances the...
Artist Barry Lungu’s painting of Jacarand trees in bloom in Zimbabwe. Image courtesy of Artgal.online.
Art and beauty live in physical landmarks and museums and...
Spring has sprung! According to the astronomical calendar, in the northern hemisphere March 20th marks the first day of Spring. The Spring equinox, or...
Update May 2025…
Since I posted this article and sent it to various Government departments and MPs, the Government’s Department Natural England has now released...
Everest Fernandez looks at the natural plant growth regulator Triacontanol and its use in ‘bloom booster’ products.
Does your preferred bloom booster claim to have...
We’ve often discussed succession planting vegetable crops like sweet corn, zucchini, and bush beans to avoid gluts and shortages here on the blog, but...
Fertilizer
Candytufts are average feeders that require little additional fertilization when grown in moderately rich soil.
Perennials benefit from a one- to two-inch top dressing of...