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D.I.Y. The cheapest excellent plant food NOT on the market.

With so many plant foods available which one should we use? Chemical or organic?...

Bonsai: How often should I water my bonsai?

It is said by experts it takes three years to learn how to correctly water bonsai. I...

Bonsai: What tree?

I often see the following question, "Where can I buy bonsai seeds?" Try going to...

Bonsai: Making choices

Today I thought I'd give you a little insight into things to consider when choosing...

Bonsai: How difficult is it to do?

Here's a bit of background about me. I've been growing bonsai since 1990. I'm not...

A Tale of Survival

This is a tale of the life of a more than half-dead seedling to a beautiful work...

Plants in pots (outdoors)

Perusing the gardening questions I often see questions regarding what growing medium...

Chilli vodka - its ready!

It was ready on the 24th Oct. and I forgot all about it-doh! 25th-trepidation, I...

Tepin Chillies

Having never heard of them before and as they were the free packet in a buy two get...

"Chilli Vodka!", I'll give that a go!

As I posted the last blog, I thought "Chilli Vodka!", I'll give that a go, after...

Scots Bonnet chilli recipe

This blog is not what you expected. Is it not? I hear you ask. No, it's not for a...