When is the Best Time to Prune Citrus?
All you need to know about WHEN and HOW to prune citrus trees
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Kitchen Gardens – Tree Roots, Nut Grass and Autumn Planting.
Preparing your Kitchen Garden for autumn planting. How to deal with pesky tree roots, nut grass – and what annual vegetables to plant
Understanding Soils
Understanding soils. Top tips for recognising common problems and how to fix them – simply and organically – nature’s way.
Lantern Berry – Top Plant
Easy to grow annual shrub that has interesting and delicious fruit – what’s not to love?
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.
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.
Contact me at dianehartgardens@gmail.com
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Urab – Balinese Bean Salad Urab - an Indonesian inspired spicy bean salad with coc...
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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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Climbing Plants – Greening Vertical Spaces Climbers - how to choose the right one for your garden
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Citrus: Pest and Diseases (caterpillars) Identifying pests of citrus and leaving the good guys a...
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Plant of the Month: Clerodendrum, Bridal Veil BOTANICAL NAME: Clerodendrum wallichii (used to be...
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When is the Best Time to Prune Citrus? All you need to know about WHEN and HOW to prune citrus...
