The colours of Christmas
Red, green and white are among the most popular colours associated with Christmas. This iconic combination is often linked to the English holly (Ilex aquifolium), with its evergreen leaves and bright red berries. Amid the European snow, holly symbolised hope during the depths of winter and was central to ancient solstice celebrations long before Christmas as we know it was celebrated.
In Australia, however, holly berries ripen between May and August, making the plant less … Read more »
Rather than risking overwatering our indoor plants and having water spill out of their saucers, we water them from below, filling the saucer and letting the soil absorb the water. If the plant is really dry, this needs to be repeated several times until an equilibrium is reached, with some water remaining in the saucer to be slowly taken up over the ensuing days. This same principle underpins wicking beds, an
Growing your own vegetables is one of the most rewarding forms of gardening. It combines the joy of working with plants with the satisfaction of producing fresh, nutritious food. October is the perfect month to get started, as it’s when the widest variety of vegetables become ready for planting. There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing seeds and seedlings transform into vibrant, edible plants and the spring sunshine in October provides ideal
by Mark Evans
by Mark Evans
by Mark Evans