

Olives: An old favorite
The domesticated, fruiting Olive (Olea europaea subsp. europaea) that we are all familiar with belongs to the genus Olea, of which there...
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Nov 25, 20234 min read
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Indoor plants and Light
Very often I’m brought or shown pieces of a plant or a few leaves by people in order to tell them what is wrong with the plant. Much can...
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Feb 23, 20237 min read
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Poisonous and toxic plants!
I'm going to post the important part at the top of this post for quick access: If you suspect your child or pet has ingested any plant or...
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Feb 8, 20237 min read
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Balcony gardens - general information and tips
Watering Outdoor containers that are exposed to sun and wind dry out faster than those in a protected environment. Use a light mulch on...
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Jan 28, 20234 min read
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Balcony gardens - container/ pot selection
What you need to consider when selecting pots or containers for the home or garden A wide selection of containers is available ranging...
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Jan 28, 20232 min read
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Balcony gardens - plants, containers and plant placement
Balconies are normally a combination of utility and outdoor areas for apartment dwellers. Some large villas may also have a number of...
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Jan 28, 20232 min read
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Container plants for Balconies
Note that the following list is not definitive, but are plants selected as they make good outdoor container plants; some can tolerate...
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
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