Gardening Science Archives

Art of Growing Potatoes

Have we lost the art of growing potatoes? At one time, every garden had a potato plot where it was

1. Deadly shade. Very little will grow in deep, deep shade, say right beside a north facing wall with overhanging

1. You have to eat a peck of dirt before you die. Fortunately, that old saying does not apply to

1. What you already knew. As a plant person, you already know that plants have senses, many beyond our ken.

1. Garlic. There is no evidence that eating raw garlic will kill the virus. Garlic does have some antimicrobial properties

As a plant person, you already know that plants have sensitivities, many beyond our understanding. But are plants smart? You

As day wanes, tired gardeners reluctantly head indoors, anxious for the dawn so they can continue to indulge their passion.

By Dorothy Dobbie Literature and myth abound with stories about trees talking to people and people talking to trees. Many

It is well known now that trees clean the air, removing carbon dioxide and converting it to oxygen in

In recent days, the leaves have been turning a rich bright gold with flashes of crimson colour here and there.