How to grow passion fruit + easy recipe for passion fruit jam.
Passionfruit, or passionflower, are a climbing vine with edible fruit making it a welcome addition to the home garden. There are over 400 species of passiflora species cultivated for their intricate flowers and wonderful fruit with flower colours ranging from white and pink through to red and purple. Passionfruit (P. edulis) is a very…
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Expert tips for getting your hydrangeas to bloom.
Having trouble getting your hydrangea to bloom? You’re not alone! There are three possibilities for lack of flowering among the hydrangea species. Shade vs. Sun Although some hydrangea like shade, too much shade can reduce flowering. This is particularly true of panicle hydrangea, which is the one hydrangea species that grows well in…
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Herb garden for kids, growing a windowsill herb garden for kids is a great way to get them involved in gardening and cooking. You will be surprised at how their faces light up when they see their plants begin to grow.
Growing a windowsill herb garden for kids is a great way to get them involved in gardening and cooking. You will be surprised at how their faces light up when they see their plants begin to grow. When their herbs are used as part of a meal, they will let everyone know with pride. Fast-growing,…
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Tips for using household items like egg shells, coffee grounds, epsom salt, and grass clippings to make all natural homemade fertilizer for your garden.
If you have a garden, then you know how important it is to fertilize your plants in order for them to grow and produce abundant crops. Vegetables need several basic nutrients in order to thrive: nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. They also require trace nutrients such as calcium, iron, and magnesium. Here are some…
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How to grow sprouts in a mason jar. Easy instructions for growing your own salad sprouts from seed in a mason jar on the kitchen counter.
If you have never grown your own sprouts, then you are missing out. It is ALMOST as fun as re-growing green onions. What’s great about them is you can grow sprouts in a jar right on your kitchen counter. To grow sprouts in a jar, you will need to make a trip to your…
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