When I first saw spiky ladybug larvae, I was so taken up by the newness of them. After all, it was the first time I’d ever seen a ladybug larva with those fine, spiky appendages. However, I’ve since learned that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gardening issues
One of the main reasons I started trying to grow edible plants was to prove that we can indeed grow some of our own vegetables. This was because a friend in Australia had commented about the high price of ginger … Continue reading
Novice Gardener may have dubbed me the Queen of DIY, but I am going to claim a new title for myself – for composting. It made no sense to me to throw away our garden waste every other week or … Continue reading
I recently pruned our mulberry mini-tree – so called because it’s rooted in the ground and has grown rather big. The main stem of the plant is easily almost 10cm (2-3 inches) in diameter, and some of the stems are … Continue reading