Are you an ecologically responsible gardener?
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July 31, 2013
Gardening offers plenty of enjoyment and benefits for those who practise it but, like all human activities, it is not without its impact on the...Read more
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It’s time to seed your vegetables
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March 8, 2013
Want to grow lots of vegetables for not a lot of money? Looking for a particular rare or heirloom variety? Just feel like getting your hands dirty?...Read more
A waterless garden?
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June 28, 2012
The idea may be utopian, but it does raise the issue of careful use of water. Already this summer, sun and extreme heat have begun to take their toll...Read more
Grow weeds in your lawn!
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April 21, 2012
The advantages of planting white clover ( Trifolium repens ) in our lawns are becoming clearer than ever. Long considered a weed, this plant makes...Read more
A vegetable garden on your balcony: Beans and cucumbers
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May 28, 2011
The fourth and final instalment of this series focuses on two more warm-climate plants: beans and cucumbers. Beans Originating in Central and South...Read more
A vegetable garden on your balcony: Tomatoes
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May 21, 2011
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we looked at growing vegetables from cool climates in containers. We will now turn our attention to the production...Read more
A vegetable garden on your balcony: Snow peas, cabbages and radishes
English
May 14, 2011
This series kicked off with the spotlight on lettuce and leaf vegetables in Part 1 . This instalment focuses on snow peas and two vegetables...Read more
Container gardening 101
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May 7, 2011
Here are a few tips to ensure successful container gardening—a step-by-step guide to help you create a vegetable garden on your balcony... The...Read more
