How to grow Galangal I was down at my local farmers market on the weekend, and I noticed some Galangal root for sale. This is great, as it can be hard to find in the shops and local markets at this time of year. I grow my own Galangal and it will soon be in flower and...
How to grow Coriander? Are currently lamenting the fact that when you try to grow coriander all your coriander plants bolt to seed. And you are calling yourself a bad gardener, because the replacement seedlings that you bought from the garden centre have died. Stop!...
How to Grow Vanilla Beans in Australia I can't believe that my vanilla bean orchid is out in flower again. I mean I shouldn't be surprised as it is September, and it flowers every September. It's just that it seems to have come around sooo quickly! For those not in...
How to grow Coriander in Brisbane? A friend was complaining to me the other day that she had been unsuccessful growing coriander in Brisbane at the moment. The seedlings either died as soon as they were planted or bolted straight to seed. I advised her that you can't...
Rue is one plant that deters Cats! I have a real problem in my front garden. Several neighbours have cats that are allowed to roam freely, and they all seem to like using my front garden as their toilet. Now I don't wish the cats or my neighbours any harm, but I...
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a herb and a spice? I know I have! It turns out that there is a really simple way of separating Herbs and Spices. Generally speaking a Herb is the green parts of the plant, and its mainly the leaves that are used....