Purslane

Purslane

Hello, I’m Purslane Botanical Name Portulaca oleracea DESCRIBE YOURSELF I am actually a herb, with fleshy light green to golden leaves and stems. And I have lots of health-giving benefits if you’ll just try me! I am considered a weed because I grow easily...
Growing Vanilla Beans in Australia

Growing Vanilla Beans in Australia

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!...
What Fruit Tree is That?

What Fruit Tree is That?

What Fruit Tree is That? I was talking with a client the other day about some of the more unusual fruit trees you can grow in the subtropics. One of the fruit trees growing successfully in my garden at the moment is the Brazilian cherry, also known as Pitanga or...