December Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Cool & Alpine Climate Australia

December is the first month of summer, and with the warmer weather gardens explode into life, becoming lush, abundant and awesome to behold. With the days getting longer as we progress towards the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, there’s more time to […]

December Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Temperate Climate Australia

December is the first month of summer, and with the warmer weather gardens explode into life, becoming lush, abundant and awesome to behold. With the days getting longer as we progress towards the longest day of the year, the summer solstice, there’s more time to […]

Moon Planting, the Ancient Art of Gardening by the Moon

Moon planting is a gardening technique that involves planting crops and sowing seeds according to the phase of the moon. It’s based on the idea that the gravitational pull of the moon affects the water table and therefore the moisture levels in the soil, which […]

Unlocking the Power of Nature, Using Herbs for Optimal Oral Health

This post is part-contributed and may contain affiliate links To maintain a good oral health, experts recommended brushing teeth twice a day, which is easiest done in the morning and evening, making it an easy routine to implement. Visiting a dentist for regular checkups is […]

November Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Cool & Alpine Climate Australia

It’s November, the last month of spring, and with the weather warming up we see plenty of sunny days and lots of new green growth emerging in our gardens. With the onset of warmer weather, snow is less likely on Mount Wellington in Tasmania, but […]

November Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Arid Climate Australia

It’s November, the last month of spring, and with the weather warming up we see plenty of sunny days and lots of new green growth emerging in our gardens. Right throughout Australia this month there’s the possibility of very sudden hot weather striking without warning, […]

November Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Tropical Climate Australia

It’s November, the last month of spring, and with the weather warming up we see plenty of sunny days and lots of new green growth emerging in our gardens. The tropical cyclone season begins now and continues into autumn. Rainfall is increasing, with an average […]

November Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Subtropical Climate Australia

It’s November, the last month of spring, and with the weather warming up we see plenty of sunny days and lots of new green growth emerging in our gardens. This month along the eastern coast severe thunderstorms and heavy hail are possible, along with gale […]

November Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Temperate Climate Australia

It’s November, the last month of spring, and with the weather warming up we see plenty of sunny days and lots of new green growth emerging in our gardens. In Melbourne, the changeable and windy weather from October continues, while in Perth and Adelaide the […]

Why Are My Houseplant Leaf Tips Turning Brown?

The five main reasons leaf tips and edges of houseplants turn brown are: When indoor plants display such symptoms, it’s their way of showing us that something may not be right, and they need attention. 1. Improper Watering When houseplants are overwatered, underwatered, or watered […]

What Are the White Deposits on the Surface of Houseplant Pots?

Salt accumulation or build-up in plant pots appears as a white-to-yellow-coloured, hard, crusty mineral deposit along the edges of the growing medium. What Is Salt and Fertiliser Accumulation in Houseplants and Is It Harmful? Water naturally contains dissolved minerals, also known as soluble salts. Water […]