Growing amaryllis

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A popular bulb, amaryllis is a good choice for container growing as it can flower six to eight weeks after potting, giving a beautiful display indoors or out. ...

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Big Reds- How to Grow Tomatoes59
How to Grow Tomatoes- Growing tomatoes isn't rocket science, so why not give it a go?
Tips for Removing & Getting Rid of Weeds33
Weeds are often seen as the enemy by gardeners and they can certainly cause hard work. But they are essential to the health of soils. They prevent erosion, preserve soil fertility and moisture, and in nature, bare earth is first healed by colonising weeds. But it is still annoying when all the bare earth in your vegetable patch is overcome by weeds. 
How to Grow Avocado29
The avocado is one of the healthiest foods; it is high in protein and essential fatty acids and vitamins. With a delicate nutty flavour and rich creamy texture, it finds many culinary uses. While the avocado is associated with tropical and subtropical climates, some varieties will grow even in quite cool climates. 
How to Grow Passionfruit24
The fruits of the passionfruit are borne on vines that climb via tendrils. The black passionfruit acquired its common name in its native Brazil, where Jesuit priests illustrated the story of the Passion (the crucifixion of Christ) using these beautiful flowers. The trifurcate stigma was said to represent the Holy Trinity, the ring of ray-like anthers the crown of thorns, and the other flower parts the ten faithful apostles and the five wounds.  
How to remove weeds20
Find out how to effectively remove plant pests from your garden.
How to Grow Mulberries16
Mulberry trees mature into very large specimens so are not suitable for a small garden. But if you do have the space, the mulberry is well worth considering. It has a graceful, elegant habit and attractive foliage, and it produces abundant delicious fruit, with which you can make excellent jams and wines.
Digging a vegetable plot15
3 vegies you can grow in 10 weeks13
 It takes just over two months from planting to have these vegies on the table
Growing Herbs12
Herbs are so useful and growing them can be simple and easy to manage. Here are some tips for planting your own herbs. 
Build a raised vegie patch12
 A raised garden can be prepared in a day and the layout makes it easy to maintain the plants that would otherwise grow in a tangle.
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