Growing Plants from seed
Growing plants from seed is not as hard as you might think. Many of us have tried and failed – (even the experts have failures for no apparent reason). So. what is the cause of most germination...
Chrysanthemum Flower Production.
Have you ever driven past a field and overhead lights were on covering the whole field? Chances are that the grower had a crop of Chrysanthemum flowers and needed lighting to control flower...
THE DORMANCY OF PLANTS AND SEEDS.
THE DORMANCY OF PLANTS AND SEEDS. Dormancy in plants and seeds is a survival strategy and it may be a simple or complex dormancy. Plant dormancy is usually simple and the best example is with...
CHOOSING A POTTING MIX
In the 1960’s there was no such thing as a ‘potting mix’. Back then nurseries made a ‘soil mix’ with what was available and it had to be modified to suit the plant....
Smoke Treatment
SMOKE TREATMENT FOR SOME SEEDS FROM AUSTRALIA. I wondered what I could write about and then I had two enquiries about using smoke treatment for seeds, so I thought a rundown on the subject might be...
Growing Wattles from Seed
With a majority of species native to Australia, Wattles (Acacia) are a fantastic way to add a splash of bright yellow to your yard or garden, though flowers can vary in colour through cream, pale...
Water & Plants
Here are some golden rules for watering your plants. Keep these on hand when watering
Season-Care: Spring
We’re talking about all things spring and how you should care for your plants when the temperature warms up