The climate in Singapore is hot and humid all year round - a perpetual summer - which allows for a vast range of tropical plants and vegetables to grow very happily. The plants are colossal as a result, providing much inspiration for mytropical garden ideas. I saw 9ft tall fiddle leaf fi...
Clearly, we do want to limit how often we go to the market, and while any excuse to eat Kraft Macaroni and Cheese or Spam for a while, the time will come when we start craving something fresh and even though that green Romaine lettuce at the weekly market trip may look appealing, I ...
Buddleia is generally easy to cultivate, making it a popular choice for gardeners. Here is a breakdown of the key aspects: Planting: Timing: Plant in spring or autumn, avoiding frost. Location: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Buddleias love sun and need at least 6 hours of...
This means the little garden birds are not getting any of the good stuff. They are ruddy hooligans (if you get the ref? I’m listening to that lots while I do my dot-to-dots!) So I’m on the lookout for a protected small-bird feeder that would be suitable for holding mealworms. ...
been installed in their new home – a conservatory. One problem I had in my old home was the very small, shaded garden which meant my chillies received very little direct sunlight. I’ll be interested to see how their growth rate increases now they are living in a warmer, sunny ...
If you live somewhere you can spend time with plants in winter, strolling in a conservatory or even the tropical trail at the zoo can give you a little dose of time with plants. What could feel less like winter than an 80 degree haven for tropical plants? Peel off those extra layers an...
I keep all my neps in a south-facing conservatory which heats up a lot when it is sunny, but stays very cool when it is cloudy. On a hot, sunny day, both humidifiers can drain their 4 litre tanks in a day. With more typical Welsh weather, they can last a week. Incidentally, I...