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Calendula Officinalis: A Versatile, Colourful Flower
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 16 February 2021
Calendula offers beauty in the garden, flavour in the kitchen, and a soothing balm for the medicine cabinet. This article explains why this versatile plant fully deserves a place in your growing calendar.
Growing Sunflowers: What You Need to Know
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 29 July 2020
Sunflowers are in important commercial crop, but they also deserve their place in the garden for their unmistakable beauty and generous seed production. This article covers all you need to know to start growing them for yourself.
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Tips for Adding Calendula to Your Vegetable Garden
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 1 March 2019
This hardy plant is easy to grow and makes a beneficial addition to a vegetable garden. If you haven't tried growing calendula, consider giving this plant a chance to earn a spot in your garden.
Self-Seeding Flowers: Easy to Grow, Spectacular to Enjoy
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 20 August 2018
Self-seeding flowers are a great way to blur the lines between a carefully cultivated garden and a wild natural look. They're easy to grow but also provide colour throughout the season. This article describes the advantages of growing self-seeding plants.
Why You Should Plant Nasturtiums in Your Garden
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 17 May 2018
Enjoy the beauty and benefits of nasturtiums by planting them in your garden. These pretty plants are easy to grow, edible, and a great companion plant.
Five Flowers That Anyone Can Grow From Seed
Author: Jennifer Charlotte Date Posted: 17 July 2017
Gardens look much more appealing with some color and life but many people don't know where to start when it comes to flowers. However some flowers are so easy to grow that all you have to do is sow, water and enjoy.
Nasturtiums
Author: Ann Howard Date Posted: 22 March 2016
Nasturtiums are found in many parts of the world. Tropaeolum majus is believed to have originated in the Andes from Bolivia north to Colombia. The seeds were taken to Europe from Peru by Spanish explorers in the 16th century. The name ‘nasturtium’ ...
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Mustard: More than Just a Spicy Condiment
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 19 April 2021
If you're keen on mustard's tangy flavour, it's easy to grow a wide range of varieties in your garden. This article explains all you need to know, whether you're growing mustard for its tasty leaves or fiery seeds.
Garden Tips- April 2021
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 1 April 2021
While your overall gardening activity might be slowing down as winter approaches, April is still an incredibly important month. The gardening hours you put in now will pay huge rewards over winter.
How to Sharpen Secateurs with a Tungsten Tool Sharpener
Date Posted: 31 March 2021
Sharpening secateurs, shears, knives, scissors, and many other gardening tools is straightforward using a specialised sharpener tool. And unlike using many mechanical blade grinders, there's no need to disassemble the secateurs first. Here's what to do.
Kale: Much More Than a Superfood Cliche
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 26 March 2021
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it.
Armyworms: Preventing and Controlling Their Damage
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 18 March 2021
Armyworms are a group of caterpillar species which can lay waste to a garden. Although they prefer to feed on grasses and grains, any leafy plant is at risk if there's a serious infestation. This article explains the damage these bugs can do.
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