Plant of the month: Eucharis Lily
The elegant and fragrant Eucharis Lily for sub-tropical gardens or indoor plant.
Wild Foods for Summer Salads
Wild foods for summer salads.
The Jasmine Tea Plant
Butter Beans – how to grow and cook this magic bean
Vegetable Families
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?
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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