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Growing rosemary at home
Rosemary is a wonderfully fragrant and useful herb. It’s an evergreen perennial shrub, and a member of the mint (Labiatae) family. Its Latin name Rosmarinus officinalis means ‘dew of the sea’, as in the wild it grows within reach of the sea spray. It’s particularly suited to Mediterranean cooking, and great with meats (particularly lamb, […]
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How to grow fruit indoors
Growing fruit indoors seems a bit strange but it’s perfectly doable if you have a nice sunny window and the right container. Strawberries and raspberries, for example, are quite suited to life in a hanging basket or barrel, while indoor fruit trees, as you’d expect, are specifically developed to thrive indoors. Dwarf fruit trees These […]
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How to take cuttings from a Spider Plant
Easy peasy. Snip the babies off at the end of the long stalk and either root them in water or soil/compost. Water is the quickest way to get roots, and you simply submerge the bottom of the spider plant cutting for a few weeks.
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Growing potatoes indoors
As with other root veg, potatoes need a deep container if you’re going to grow them indoors. You can either buy seed potatoes or simply use any you have around that are sprouting. Potatoes need a lot of light if you want a good harvest, so choose the position of your container wisely. Make sure […]
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Companion planting with herbs
Companion planting is about using one species to benefit another. Some herbs are a natural deterrent for pests and diseases, or can improve the growth and flavour of other plants. The following is a list of herbs and their relationships in the garden.
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Best plants for the bathroom
Plants tend to like humidity so it makes sense to grow some in your bathroom. On the other hand, it’s often a room with higher temperatures and lower levels of light than the rest of the house, which makes it important to choose the correct plant.
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How to grow chives
Chives make a great addition to plenty of meals. They are a hardy herb that don’t need fertilising, and will even tolerate a bit of neglect, which is a comfort if you’re new to indoor gardening. You need… a [amazon asin=B009M64MBQ&text=herb pot] or [amazon asin=B003H70S3C&text=window box] soil-based [amazon asin=B0080R38P4&text=compost] a [amazon asin=B005A2YG6M&text=saucer or dish] underneath […]
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How to grow orchids
[amazon asin=B00AFXIOXW&template=Image]Orchids are absolutely beautiful, and make great indoor plants. They can withstand the dry heat of central heating, and so suit a warm room (a bedroom or lounge). If you’re a new gardener, start by [amazon asin=B00AFXIOXW&text=buying a plant] from a garden centre. They cost around £10-£20 ish. This will probably sound expensive, but […]