Gardening

When it comes to nurturing house plants, the rules can be tricky and uncertain. But that’s what makes the successes so appealing.

After a disappointing summer growing season, some pumpkins that randomly self-seeded from the compost in the front yard become the only harvest success.

As the heat of summer starts to bite, the focus of every keen gardener turns to irrigation.

While the coronavirus pandemic has altered the world as we know it, nature carries on regardless, and with spring comes fresh hope.

Even in the depths of winter, or the most troubled of times, there will be a few usual suspects in the garden that can worm their way into your heart.

In a season of drastic upheaval, the author reflects on the connections and comfort of her garden and looks towards the coming spring.

While reviving her garden after its recent woes, the author is reminded of a handy way to deal with summer weeds – using a trick she learnt from her mother.

In the hopeful spirit of the new season, the author attempts to add potatoes, succulents and more to her small garden.

As she contemplates her ever-expanding Monstera deliciosa, the author provides tips on what to plant and prune as the cold weather descends.

Sharing a garden with an animal companion can bring additional joy to the life outdoors. But thought must go into pet-friendly plantings.