Betel Leaf – edible shade plant
Betel Leaf. What is not to love about a shade loving edible and easy to grow emerald beauty?
How Much Space Do You Need to Feed Yourself?
How much space do you need to feed yourself – the simple answer is – not much!
Spring Care of Lawns
Growing Tomatoes – My Top Tips
April Food Garden – What to Plant
Autumn is the time to get out in the garden and plant some food. Here’s my pick with special tips for growing tomatoes, potatoes and wonderful salad leaves.
The cook, the gardener, the king and his mother – sex and the papaya
The sex lives of plants and the forgotten Indonesian island of Run that was swapped for Manhattan.
What to Pick and What to Plant in August
Kitchen Garden Planting Guide
Plant of the Month: Clerodendrum, Bridal Veil
Trombone Squash – Summer Survivor
Garden Consulting
Would you love a kitchen garden but don’t know where to start? Let my experience and expertise guide you to success? Soil testing, site analysis, fruit trees, fertilizing, non-toxic pest control, composting – this is my world – come and join me.
A one hour onsite consultation will often answer all your questions and help you on your way to the joy of year-round healthy food from your own garden.
$90.00 first hour. $65.00 subsequent hourly rate
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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Gardenias – Which One to Plant and How to Care for Them?
BOTANIC NAME: Gardenia
COMMON NAME: Gardenia
FAMILY:...
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What is wrong with my papaya?
Common diseases of papayas and simple remedies to keep...
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Plant of the Month: Clerodendrum, Bridal Veil
BOTANICAL NAME: Clerodendrum wallichii (used to be...
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Pest Control & Companion Planting: Cabbage White Butterfly
What is eating my kale and broccoli? How to be smarter...
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Galangal Spice Paste
Five delicious recipes using homemade galangal paste -...
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Climbing Plants – Greening Vertical Spaces
Climbers - how to choose the right one for your garden
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The Golden Penda Spitfires
A beautiful feature tree for the sub - tropics - the Go...
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Trombone Squash – Summer Survivor
Summer Survivor
A favourite summer vegetable - tro...
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Recipes
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Snake Beans – Top Plants
Vigna unguiculata
Snake Beans
FABACEAE (formerly LEGU...