Tips and advice on how to grow herbs.
Companion Plants for Cabbage, Roses and Brinjals Benefit the growth of your cabbages by interplanting with Sage, Rosemary and Thyme that will help to repel the cabbage butterfly. If you can’t grow it in between the cabbages then use the herb leaves as a mulch at the base of the plants and repeat as often […]
Three great reasons to do Biodynamic Gardening: High Quality Seasonal Produce: Taste your own home grown veggies and compare it against a store bought product – you make the call. • Personal contribution: You become part of an ever growing global community that knows that their efforts are contributing to a healthier planet. • Reduce […]
Organic Beetroot Become healthier with home grown, organic beetroot. It is easy to grow and packed with goodness. A great source of carbohydrates without any fat, high in fiber, antioxidants which help to fight various diseases and folic acid. Even the young leaves are edible, a great source of iron, foliate and beta-carotene. To make […]
Companion Plants for Tomatoes Improve the growth and yield of your tomato crop by planting the following herbs as companion plants, between and with the tomatoes: • Asparagus, basil, lemon balm, borage, celery, chives, mint, parsley, pot marigold, If you have limited space then plant one tomato, one basil and one parsley together in a […]
Why do you love your garden so much? Look what the colour green can do for you: Green is the colour of balance and harmony. It is the colour of the heart chakra and is associated with healing and all matters of the heart. It is the colour of kindness, compassion, caring and sharing. With […]
Grow Brinjals and Tomatoes together. Grow Brinjals (eggfruit) with your tomatoes as an indicator plant. The brinjals are more sensitive than the tomatoes and will show nutrient deficiencies and pest problems first. If you keep the brinjals healthy, you will automatically have excellent tomato plants. This is one of the ways to make use of […]
A balanced supply of nutrients are critical for healthy herbs and vegetables. Plants grow strong, more resistant to fungal diseases, more able to handle environmental stress as well as being more tasty and high in essential oils. The most important benefit is that you get more beneficial plant based nutrients absorbed into your body to […]
Thyme is a fragrant, small-leafed, woody-stemmed culinary herb that is used frequently in Mediterranean, Italian and Provençal French cuisines. It pairs well with lamb and tomatoes, and is often used in soups, stews, stocks and sauces. Lemon thyme is highly aromatic and the lemon flavour goes well with chicken and fish dishes. Whole sprigs of […]