Day: February 6, 2019

How to Grow Turmeric in Containers in Temperate Climates

turmeric flowering

Turmeric (Curcuma longa syn. C. domestica) is a member of the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family. It’s a subtropical/tropical plant native to Southwest India, and has been grown traditionally as a spice, medicine and as a source of bright yellow dye. The root of the turmeric plant […]

Bringing Permaculture To the Gardening Community

Permaculture is definitely reaching the mainstream gardening world, and that’s great news! I’m now the permaculture writer for Good Organic Gardening Australia magazine, where I started mid last year with my first article ‘Permaculture Explained’ appearing in the May/June 2018 edition pictured above. It’s a […]