30May 2023 by user
How to regrow basil from scraps

How to regrow basil from scraps

Starting your home garden
Basil belongs to the mint family. Even though we tend to associate Italy with basil, its origin is presumably a bit further east in India. The fact that basil ended up in warmer areas of the world when it spread, such as the Middle East, Egypt, and the Mediterranean region, tells us that this herb enjoys warmth. The same applies to regrowing. The essential oil in basil, which is also responsible for its intense flavour, has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Save your money and look after the environment by regrowing basil at home without much effort. Steps to regrow basil Find a good locationPrepare your basil cuttingsPlant your basilHarvesting and use Find a good location for your basil plant Basil likes it bright and warm. But please, not…
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29May 2023 by user
How to regrow carrots from scraps

How to regrow carrots from scraps

Starting your home garden
Carrots are part of the parsley family, which also includes dill, fennel, parsnip, celery, and coriander. If you allowed the carrots to flower, they'd have flat-topped flower heads made of many separate flowers on short stems that cluster together. This type of flower is called umbel. If you turn the flower heads upside-down, they look like umbrellas. In the case of carrots, you won't be regrowing the root portion of it, but instead, the leafy greens that you can enjoy in salads, braised with garlic, or in soups. That's because carrots are biennial root vegetables that only produce taproots in the first year of growth. When you buy them, they are already in their second year, so there is no chance to regrow the root portion. If these roots had…
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23May 2023 by user
How to regrow green onions from scraps

How to regrow green onions from scraps

Starting your home garden
Green onions (also known as scallions or spring onions) are from the allium family. They grow underground with a vertical shot emerging from the plant above ground. They are very easy to grow and are rich in vitamin C and beneficial minerals. Their native region is likely in the Far East. From there, its origins spread to the west and to the east. It is said to have been growing in China for over 2000 years. It is also very popular in Europe. Above all, it is strongly represented in Asian regions as an integral part of many dishes. There are different varieties that differ in shape, spiciness and colour. When it comes to regrowing, green onions are the perfect starter-vegetable. It is easy to grow and unlikely to fail.…
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19May 2023 by user
How to regrow leeks from scraps

How to regrow leeks from scraps

Starting your home garden
Leeks are part of the allium species. Garlic and onions also belong to this species, although they have a much more intense taste. This green vegetable has a delightfully mild flavour and is good for more than just soups. Historically speaking, leeks have been famous for a long time. Some sources believe that humans have been growing them for over 4000 years. Even murals from the ancient Egyptians prove that leeks had a permanent place on the menu in their time. Leeks are rich in vitamins K and C and, also high in beta-carotene. They are one of the most rewarding vegetables to regrow because they don't take long, have a high yield and, with a little maintenance are relatively easy to grow. Steps to regrow leek Find a good…
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15May 2023 by user
How to regrow pumpkin from scraps

How to regrow pumpkin from scraps

Starting your home garden
Pumpkins belong to the cucurbits family, which also includes squashes, cucumbers, zucchinis and melons. They are highly productive growers that can feed the whole family. They grow from vines stretching out along the ground or can be trained up the side of trellis or canes. The flesh and skin are high in fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, but low in carbohydrates and with zero fats, making them great for digestive health. Whether you eat the flesh and pepitas (seeds) of pumpkins, flowers and fruit of zucchinis, or grow gourds for attractive ornaments and containers, these vegetables deserve a place in every productive garden. Steps to regrow pumpkin Find a good location for your plantPrepare your pumpkinPlant your pumpkinHarvest and use your pumpkin Find a good spot for your pumpkin Pumpkins…
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11May 2023 by user
How to regrow sweet potatoes from scraps

How to regrow sweet potatoes from scraps

Starting your home garden
Sweet potato is an important crop that has been the base of food security for many communities across the globe, from Central America, where it originates, to parts of Asia, the Pacific Islands and, New Zealand, where the Maori highly regards kumara. For both, its portability and long storage qualities, this crop enabled people to travel long distances before settling in faraway lands. It is a versatile vegetable, both the tubers and leaves are edible, and they're highly nutritious. Eating differently coloured sweet potatoes expands the range of available nutrients. Sweet potatoes are tuberous roots with eyes at the tops of the roots. Those eyes aren't always apparent, but they are there. You can regrow sweet potatoes and produce an entire harvest to eat throughout the following winter. Steps to…
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07May 2023 by user
How to regrow cilantro from scraps

How to regrow cilantro from scraps

Starting your home garden
This plant is grown for both its distinctively flavoured, delicate leaves and its aromatic, lemony-tasting seeds; their flavours are pretty different. Cilantro leaves (and the roots, which are more intensely flavoured) are highly popular in Chinese and Thai dishes as well as in Indian cooking, which also often uses coriander seeds, either ground or whole. This herb is also very healthy: it's rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and magnesium. Its medicinal properties are good for discomfort in the stomach and colon as well as for infections. Steps to regrow cilantro Find a good locationPrepare your cilantro plantPlant your cilantroHarvesting and use Find a good spot to regrow your cilantro The cilantro cuttings will be placed in water for two to three days. The water should be changed every…
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04May 2023 by user
How to regrow garlic from scraps

How to regrow garlic from scraps

Starting your home garden
Surprisingly easy to grow, garlic is an indispensable cooking ingredient. It has been used throughout recorded history for medicinal purposes as well as in cooking and is reported to be a powerful natural antibiotic and antioxidant. Garlic comes in a diverse range of flavours, from hot and almost peppery to spicy and pungent, sweet and nutty, mild and aromatic, and combinations of all of these. Colours also vary from white, cream and pink to red and purple. The pungent flavour of garlic comes from a chemical reaction that occurs when the plant cells rupture. That is why whole garlic is not smelly, but minced garlic can make your eyes water. Garlic flowers, called garlic scapes, are edible. They usually appear in springtime as curled-up stems with a swollen end (that…
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02May 2023 by user
How to grow Tumbling Tom Tomatoes in Hanging Baskets

How to grow Tumbling Tom Tomatoes in Hanging Baskets

Gardening Tips
Tumbling Tom is a small, prolific tomato plant that's ideal when you don't have much space. It will grow happily in any container as long as it is planted in a rich compost and fed from the time the fruits begin to mature. Two or three plants in a window box will give you a heavy crop of sweet cherry tomatoes all summer. How difficult is it to grow Tumbling Toms? Cherry tomatoes are perhaps the easiest tomatoes to grow. Being compact bushes, they don't need any pinching out. For tomatoes to thrive outside, they need to be in a warm place, against a sunny wall, for example, where the stone or brick will retain the warmth after the sun has disappeared at the end of the day. If you…
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01May 2023 by user
What can I use for container gardening?

What can I use for container gardening?

Container and Small-Space Gardening
If you have limited space in your garden, there is still an abundance of produce you can grow in containers. If you live in the city, you can grow vegetables using the smallest of balconies or patios as well as indoor windowsills. They can also be highly decorative, all sorts of colours and sizes of pots are available, along with eye-catching mulches to place on top of the compost such as broken shells or glass beads. Types of containers for your garden Clay and terracotta These come in many different sizes and designs. When buying, make sure that they are frost-proof rather than frost-resistant to avoid them developing cracks during hard winters. If you stand the pot on 'feet', there will be less risk of frost damage. Terracotta and clay…
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