You may have heard all the buzz surrounding coco coir and its new role in horticulture. Many are finding success using coco coir as a soilless growing medium in hydroponic systems, and home gardeners and farmers are catching on. Coco coir is starting to rival peat moss as a favorite growing medium for our treasured…
You’ve seen them – those thin plastic lids that snap over the top of a seed tray. Maybe you’ve even used one before. Now you may be wondering, are humidity domes really the miracle garden tool that will spell the difference between success and failure in your garden this year? Read on to learn what…
Kohlrabi is one of those vegetables that’s supposedly easy to grow, and fast-maturing if you’re selecting early cultivars. But, for some reason, I always run into problems when trying to grow it to a decent size. I’m sure it has a lot to do with my climate – lingering winters and short rainy springs –…
When we grew onions for the first time we didn’t end up with the best results, because although this seemingly easy to grow vegetable comes in several different forms for gardeners to cultivate, choosing the right one at the very start can mean the difference between success and failure. The most heartbreaking moment is when…
Nothing makes me happier than purchasing more and more packets of seeds. Looking through all those colourful sachets showing vegetables and flowers at their best, with new and exciting varieties that promise tastier, more reliable crops being bred all the time. ‘Do I really need that packet of seed?’ Is a question I should ask…
The humble potato is an essential part of our western diets, and it’s quickly replacing grain as a major crop worldwide. And for good reason – potatoes grow faster and do well in worse conditions than grain, not to mention that they’re far more nutritious (think half an adult’s daily dose of vitamin C for…