Sand has been lauded as one of the valuable soil amendments to use for improving drainage. But what if you’re fresh out of horticultural sand and only have a nearby river to source your sand from? River sand contains little…
Why You Need to Start Growing Cats & Kittens Plants
This topic is not about growing cats and her litter of kittens, but rather about a succulent plant called Cats & Kittens. You might know them better as Hens & Chicks. But what’s so special about them, and why should…
How to Design a Practical and Beautiful Food Garden
A food garden is one of those projects on a lot of people’s bucket lists. The idea of becoming self-reliant with fresh produce harvested in your very own garden is such a satisfying dream. But oh dear, oh dear, where…