Terracotta or other ceramic pots can be a beautiful and environmentally friendly way to start seeds. They’re much more expensive than other methods but if you have a small garden they may be worth it because they can be used year after year. You can also sometimes find them at yard sale...
2. Avoid using infected soil or heavy garden soil to start seeds. When starting seeds indoors, always use newseed starting mix. It’s okay to reuse old seed starting mix for other tasks likerepotting larger seedlings, but not for starting seeds. Make sure your seed starting mix is light a...
With the spring equinox behind us it’s time to start thinking about sowing outdoors, direct into the soil. But this is fraught with uncertainty. Whether you’re new to growing or are growing something new, how do you know which of those eager little seedlings have sprouted from seeds you...
In delivering the majority decision, Justice Lim said the court found that Mappim and Gapena failed to meet the requirements under Section 96(a) of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 to be granted leave to appeal on constitutional matters that had been amended by the petitioners. “Therefore,...
Investing requires money. Here are steps to plant seeds that turn into easy green. By Lou Carlozo | July 6, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. Save More View as article Table of Contents 1/11 Credit Conventional to the sensational. When it comes to the question of how to find money to invest ...
If your seeds begin sprouting, the drying process has been too slow, and you will have to start over again. You may need to switch to screens or use a fan to improve ventilation. Don’t use heat to speed up the drying process; it may kill your seeds. When your seeds are brittle an...
Things to do in the garden during winter Prune Prune fruit trees, deciduous hedges and shrubs during the winter months to encourage new, healthy shoots in spring. Most roses should be cut back hard in January or February before the new leaves start to emerge. Cut the lawn Give your grass ...
In addition to stimulating autophagy, using intermittent fasting strategies can boost the immune system, improve genetic repair mechanisms, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. For anyone new to fasting, start with a simple fast of 12-14 hours for 1-2 weeks and ...
While he stresses it’s never too late in life to start eating healthily, Dr Watzl says sooner is better than later when it comes to preventing diseases that develop gradually over decades. Prof Longo cited a Norwegian study that found even 60- to 80-year-olds gained several years in life...
You can also contain weeds by covering them in mulch. “If there are weed seeds already in the soil, mulch can prevent sunlight from getting to those seeds, so they won’t germinate,” Dickert says. “If seeds fall on top of the mulch, there isn’t as much growing material. It’s...