There is no greater joy for plant lovers than going on a plant shopping spree. Though exciting, it might be scary for beginners who need help figuring out how or where to get started with quality plant purchases at reasonable prices. If you’re facing the same problem, we advise you to take a trip toContinue reading “Fantastic plants and where to find them”
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Monstera – Tropical beast of the Plant world
If you are a plant enthusiast or a huge nature lover, you must be familiar with the plant species known as “Monstera” or have at least once participated in celebrating “Monstera Monday” with your plant community. The botanical beauty that you spot almost anywhere. Monstera, sometimes known as the “Swiss cheese plant,” are native plants toContinue reading “Monstera – Tropical beast of the Plant world”
United Kingdom experiences food waste
Due to climate change and the recent mild autumn, the UK has been experiencing a surplus of vegetables, including potatoes, cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli. Apart from the surplus, this phenomenon also brings about a fear of a shortage of core vegetables next year. Many UK farmers have complained that they had to steer away fromContinue reading “United Kingdom experiences food waste”
What is innovative gardening?
Innovative gardening is about being clever and creative in gardening. There are many ways in which you can be more inspired in the garden and the way you conduct gardening. Don’t forget that although most gardens are made by humans, they are still very important to the planet as they represent a part of theContinue reading “What is innovative gardening?”
Introduction to Gardening
We define gardening as taking care of a plant’s needs, including sunlight, water intake, nutrition, ventilation, temperature, etc. Usually, a plot is focused on where bright-coloured plants and herbs grow, making the aura around them pleasant. This might sound simple, but getting used to the right ways and terms regarding gardening requires knowledge and practice.Continue reading “Introduction to Gardening”
Australia has an Avocado problem
Australia is producing too many avocados. In return, this drives prices down and wastage up. News reports have shown thousand of avocado fruits being thrown away and left to rot. This is an attempt by avocado farmers to control rising costs (such as packaging and transport) and very tight profit margins. To manage the ever-growingContinue reading “Australia has an Avocado problem”
Indoor plants – What plants are best for indoors?
Home is the most soothing location on the planet, comparable to paradise on earth. When it is beautifully adorned and well cared for, it becomes more refreshing and attractive. A person may take care of his or her home in a variety of ways, the finest of which is to have some indoor house plants.Continue reading “Indoor plants – What plants are best for indoors?”
Metrosideros – How to grow Metrosideros plants
The Metrosideros is a very popular plant, especially in Mediterranean countries such as Malta. This is a fast-growing plant that can resist most elements of nature, including wind, sun and seawater. It is a very robust plant that grows even in the most difficult of places. Metrosideros Roots The secret here is for the MetrosiderosContinue reading “Metrosideros – How to grow Metrosideros plants”
Front Gardens
In every home you visit, the first thing that immediately welcomes you is the front garden. The front garden will greet your guests even before you do. In most buildings nowadays, or in the overbuilt city centres we experience every day, there is usually no space for a front garden. Nonetheless, we can use differentContinue reading “Front Gardens”
Gardening Compost
Most house and kitchen waste is nowadays carefully sorted and recycled. In Malta, there are particular recycling plants which are used, such as the Sant’Antnin Waste Treatment Plant in Marsaskala. Nonetheless, some waste still finds itself directed to the Maghtab waste management facilities. However, what many people don’t realise is that we can create compostContinue reading “Gardening Compost”