Malta is, unfortunately, lacking in trees and greenery. In recent years, however, we have seen many people, normally voluntarily, who started several initiatives to plant trees again across the Maltese islands. The government has also, to some extent, embarked on regenerating lost or forgotten areas into open parks with plants, flowers and trees. Some ofContinue reading “Trees in Malta”
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Gardening tips for beginners
People in Malta love gardening, it’s a popular activity designed to unwind and relax. Plus, you get to see your beautiful plants grow and they might even offer some amazing fruits too. With that in mind, gardening in Malta can be a little difficult, since here there’s a Mediterranean, hot climate with strong winds. ThisContinue reading “Gardening tips for beginners”
Gardening in Malta
Gardening in Malta is a very popular activity. People in Malta love their homes, and therefore many people practice gardening on some level to provide greater charm to their houses. The country, notwithstanding its size, also offers many beautiful public gardens that people can visit to observe the calmness of nature and get some relaxingContinue reading “Gardening in Malta”
Bay Laurel – How to Grow Bay Laurel Trees
The bay laurel (laurus nobilis) is a plant grown commonly in the Mediterranean and used in many cooking recipes, especially stews. In Malta, it is usually called siġra tar-rand or simply rand. Internationally, it is known by different names, including Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay and Grecian Laurel. It has a particular smell and gives aContinue reading “Bay Laurel – How to Grow Bay Laurel Trees”
Lemon Trees – How to Grow a Lemon Tree
Lemon trees are one of the most beautiful and widely popular trees in the world, especially in sunny regions such as the Mediterranean and North Africa. The aesthetic and functional, cooking value of lemon trees are only some of the reasons for its high demand. In Malta, for example, the lemon tree (siġra tal-lumi) is veryContinue reading “Lemon Trees – How to Grow a Lemon Tree”
Oak Trees Buying & Growing Guide
Thank you to http://www.trees.com for suggesting I share the below with my readers. I think it is a very interesting article and visual! Source: http://www.trees.com/oak-trees. Although there are many types of oak trees around the world, with over 60 different types growing in just the U.S. alone, in terms of oak wood, it is usuallyContinue reading “Oak Trees Buying & Growing Guide”
Growing Apples in a Container
One of the most popular fruits around the world are apples, and whilst it is more common for these to be grown on trees directly into the ground, it is also possible to cultivate this fruit in a pot or container. Before starting, it is important to mention that there are many different varieties ofContinue reading “Growing Apples in a Container”