Think about planting a handful of small seeds today and savoring a dinner of your own-grown vegetable delight a week or two ...

While many veggies thrive in the hot summer months, there are plenty that prefer the cooler temps of the fall. This one ...

Be ready to move half-hardy and tender plants such as pelargoniums, some salvias and fuchsias in October. They need to be cut ...

IT was the Autumn equinox on Monday – which means the days are about to get a lot shorter. Before you know it, it will be dark when you get home from work and when you get up in the morning.

You'll be able to enjoy leeks, carrots, main crop potatoes, autumn cauliflowers and many other veg in October, but keep an eye on the weather as some will spoil if you have a very wet autumn or an ...

My epiphany came while eating the two tiny crackers I was permitted for lunch, each to be chewed 60 times before swallowing and followed by a bowl of tasteless broth (which I was also instructed to ...

Abstract: Hydroponics, the practice of growing plants using water instead of soil, aims to meet the nutritional needs of plants through innovative techniques. This study focuses on two hydroponic ...

Asian brassicas are tasty, quick-growing (60-90 days) and suit late-summer sowing for autumn crops. Pak choi, in particular, is becoming especially popular. They can follow early crops of peas or ...

Succulent plants are defined as plants that have evolved to store moisture in their leaves, stems or roots. They occur within several different plant families in regions of the world’s growing ...

Perlite, a volcanic rock, is a common ingredient in potting mixes. It improves drainage, aeration and water retention in soil. Perlite is lightweight and can be added to in-ground gardens, but it's ...