Plant care
Before you water, look a little closer.
A dry surface is a clue. It is not the whole story.
The garden journal
Small observations. Useful explanations.
A little more confidence with every growing thing.
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Plant care
Wilting is a clue. Not a watering instruction.
Dry roots and persistently wet roots can look surprisingly alike.
Seeds & growing
No sprouts yet? Check these four things.
Depth, temperature, moisture and a little patience.
Seeds & growing
Give indoor seedlings a gentler start outside.
The garden can wait while young plants get acquainted with the weather.
Soil & roots
The gravel layer your pot does not need.
Save that space for a suitable growing mix and healthy roots.
Soil & roots
Your tree does not need a mulch volcano.
Spread it over the soil. Give the trunk some room.
Plant care
A better place to cut your basil.
When harvesting a stem, the leaves you leave behind matter.
Soil & roots
After the rain, wait before you dig.
A handful of sticky soil can tell you to put the shovel down.
Plant care
Yellow leaves? Put the fertiliser down for a moment.
One colour can have more than one explanation.
Seeds & growing
Choose the tomato pot before the tomato.
Think about the grown plant, not just the little transplant.
Soil & roots
Compost needs more than a pile of scraps.
Think plant material, moisture and room for air.
Plant care
A covered bed still needs your attention.
A barrier can help. It also changes the growing environment.
Seeds & growing
One pot is a perfectly good beginning.
Start with a place you can actually pay attention to.
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