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Garlic Goodness

For those of us living in the Southern Hemisphere, it has now passed Winter Solstice, and the shortest day. We are living in our winter, which is the time for colds, flus and viruses to go around. However, thanks to Mother Nature, there are many plants to boost our immune system, help us stay healthy, and help us ward off any nasty infections.Garlic is one of those plants, and it is easy to grow in your garden, even if you are a first time gardener. You can grow it in a garden bed, or in pots an...

More rain!

There is a saying, that you should save things up “for a rainy day”. Well, I think that rainy day has properly arrived! This year has been incredibly wet, with cataclysmic weather events, and unseasonable levels of rainfall. This can play havoc with a garden, and it is often frustrating to be stuck inside, watching the plants get soggier and soggier. These rainy days are good days to get into all those jobs that you have saved up for a rainy day. It is good to have some mental activity ...

Perfectly Persimmons

It is late autumn, and the perfect time for harvesting and eating persimmons. These are one of my favourite fruits, and I always associate them with my birthday, which is around this time of year. Persimmons generally come in two kinds - astringent and non-astringent. Astringent persimmons contain higher levels of tannins, and need to be ripened before they are pleasant to eat. Non-astringent persimmons still contain tannins, but are far less astringent before ripening, and lose most of the...

The Wonders of Rocket!

Rocket is an amazing addition to the garden, and it provides abundance of greenery all year round. It establishes itself quickly and spreads rapidly, so it is a great garden filler. The leaves are great for salads, wilted greens, and pesto. The flowers make a pretty edible addition to salads and a beautiful garnish. It is also known as arugula, and it has a strong, peppery flavour which can turn bitter as the leaves get older. When picking rocket, make sure you pick the leaves which are green an...

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Sunflowers and their meaning

What is the symbolic meaning of a sunflower?What does a sunflower symbolise? Sunflowers symbolise loyalty, adoration. I grow sunflowers every year, in memory of those who have passed. They are the symbol of hope. They also help to protect against harmful effects of radiation....