Lemon Ideas, Tips & Guides

Do you enjoy trying out quirky gardening hacks? You must definitely try out these Crazy Planting Tips that Will Surprise You to the Core!

When you grow houseplants, you bring some of the outdoors in.But much of the time, houseplants are adorably short, traili

Houseplants play a vital role in improving productivity. It has been proven that plants have a positive impact on air quality, which helps in increased focus, improved performance, positive mood, and stress reduction. Here are some of the best Houseplants That Improve Productivity, and you can grow them in the working area!

With warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about throwing a garden party! But instead of the same old store-bought decorations and catering, why not add your own personal touch with some DIY Garden Party Ideas? Whether you’re hosting a small or larger gathering, these DIY Garden Party Ideas will have your guests ooh-ing and ahh-ing all night long. So roll up your sleeves, and let’s get started!

Rosemary is one of the most popular culinary and medicinal herb native to the Mediterranean region. It’s also used for ornamental purposes due to its needle-like leaves and flowers. The flowers come in colors of purple, silver, pink, blue, and white, depending on the variety. Taste is somewhat bitter and astringent but is great for flavoring stews, soups, stuffings, sauces, roasts, and meat dishes.

Jade plants belong to the crassula genus, and the most important thing to note here is that it is not a single variant. There are different varieties with diverse colors and sizes. If you too want to grow one of them in your home or garden, pick one from the best Types of Jade Plants in this listicle.

It is eco-friendly and spraying it kills weed within 2-3 days after application.

Seems that finally – after this long, warm autumn – the cold weather is about to arrive. With this in mind I have been busy bringing vulnerable plants undercover. The brugmansia was still flowering prolifically, but I took a deep breath and cut it back to about 50cm and have now given it a fleece cover as it is far too large to move. Succulents

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If you are a fan of a patty and a burger and love to experiment with different flavors and tastes then this is the article for you! Try growing these Things to Grow for Tastiest Burger Ever!

These awesome Types of Rubber Plant look great with their waxy foliage, and you can easily propagate them from cuttings. They thrive on neglect and also remove pollutants from the indoor air. Let us dive into the best types of Indian rubber plants.

Artichoke varieties are divided into two categories–Globe andElongated. Both have similar growing needs with identical flavor and texture. The globe or round variety is often used for stuffing while the elongated is served as a side dish. Here are different Types of Artichokes that come under both the varieties!

Tucked up Against the Coming Cold Sure enough, no sooner have I spotted ill-advised young shoots on my lemon verbena than the forecasters finally start telling us that much colder weather is on the way. When the lemon verbena is fully dormant it survives well – it’s growing in very free-draining sandy soil against a sheltered west facing wall with protection from the mimosa tree – but if frost gets to those young shoots it could do serious damage to the plant.

Coronaviruses (CoV) causes an infection, that ranges from the common cold to more serious diseases. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new type of strain, first discovered in Wuhan, China, in 2019. It’s zoonotic, which means they first develop in animals and then transmitted in humans. Although, it is advisable to seek immediate medical attention if you develop symptoms of the same, here are some Plants for Corona Virus that can help you boost the immunity!

Among the many plants benefiting from this extended autumn is the lemon verbena bush.  I’ve been pushing my luck not harvesting it earlier, but so far it is still looking good.  I will pick th

The Rialto Market Having successfully crammed my possessions into half of my suitcase for the trip home, I spent a very happy hour shopping for food in the Rialto Market.  Top of my list was Radicchio Tradivo a special type of radicchio that is only available in the Veneto during the autumn. It looks amazing and is extraordinarily delicious.  Once home, I put it in cold water overnight, then cleaned it and cut it in half lengthwise, seasoned it with pepper and salt and drizzled it generously with olive oil before grilling it gently, turning it over half way through cooking.  It reduces dramatically in the cooking, but  there was enough to share with friends who agreed that its gently bitter, caramelised flavour was both delicious and memorable.  Had I filled the entire suitcase with radicchio I might have been able to make risotto with it too – maybe next time.

A refreshing cup of tea is all you need after a hard day’s work, and what could be more beneficial than having healthy ingredients in it! Here are the Best Tea Herbs to Make a Tea Herb Garden for good health!

My has moved inside for the winter and I was amazed to count seventeen lemons on it (fifteen now as I’ve picked the two ripest).  Now it is indoors I’m spraying it with rainwater as often as I remember.  This will help combat any possible red spidermite infestation as they hate humidity. I water only with rainwater and apply citrus winter feed once a month. With this treatment it shouldn’t drop too many leaves and when it starts to flower in a few weeks the kitchen will be filled with the scent of lemon blossom.  

With the sudden onslaught of cold weather I enlisted help and got most of my tender plants into the (unheated but sheltered) conservatory for the winter.  The citrus tr

Growing lemon from seeds is truly easy, and you can even do it in something as small as a tea or a coffee cup! Let’s have a look at what else you need to do this.

Prepare frozen watermelon sorbet, make it more refreshing for summer by adding ingredients like squeezed lemon juice and fresh mint. The recipe is here.

I took advantage of the vile weather to turn the quince crop into jewel-bright quince jelly and lots of lovely membrillo (quince paste).  Last time I made membrillo we seemed to spend days stirring the mixture for a not-very-satisfactory result. This time I put ‘easy membrillo’ into Google and it proved to be true to its word. I peeled and

Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or just want to elevate your happy hour at home, these Edible Flowers for Cocktails are a surefire way to make a statement. So why settle for a basic drink when you can sip on something truly special? Let’s explore the world of Edible Flowers for Cocktails!

Discover the vibrant Types of Yellow Orchid Varieties, where elegance and beauty blend seamlessly. From striking golden hues to delicate lemon shades, explore the ones that radiate warmth and grace.

You can get citrus fruits in pots, even indoors if you’ve got a sunny window.

Oranges & Lemons The citrus trees are thriving in the hot, sunny weather. There’s loads of blossom and young fruit, so I’m making sure that they are fed and watered regularly, or the fruit will drop long before it reaches maturity.

If you love to experiment and look for other ways of propagation than seeds, stem cuttings, and grafting then learn How to Grow Lemon Trees from Lemon Leaves in this post and try this brilliant hack at home.

There are many useful Flowers For Skin Care but it is essential to know what they have on offer. Let’s have a look at the bestFlowers That Can Make You More Beautiful!

More Unseasonal Goings-on I’ve been getting into the garden whenever possible to tidy the borders. The most unexpected discovery was clusters fresh shoots on the lemon verbena – some years it is well into April before these appear.

Aside from the citrus, we were too early to enjoy most of the fruit grown on Cyprus, although I did eat some bananas – I had no idea they were commercially grown anywhere in the Mediterranean. The plants were being cut back to make way for the new growth and look pretty tatty, but the fruit was small and tasty. It was the end of the citrus

You may have heard talk about the benefits of elderberries, or even come across elderberry syrup on the shelf of your local health food store. But you likely never heard anything about the flowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevan

A grow tent is a grow room with LED lights and other features. It provides a portable, optimal environment for seedlings and plants indoors. With its help, you can control the lighting, heat, and air circulation and even grow the plants in winters.

I’m not entirely sure you could call this a recipe so let’s stick with ‘how to cook asparagus’. If you are lucky enough to grow your own asparagus then you are at an immediate advantage, the fresher the better. So here’s how I do it : Ingredients: A

I’m already dropping the ball on weekly posts as we seem very busy, considering we are in lockdown.

The fragrant and ornamental lemon trees can be a focal point of any garden! You can also grow them indoors if you know the right cultivar. Learn about the best Types of Lemon in California as the temperature goes up there to the range of 100 F (37 C).

A herb spiral is basically a small herb garden. It is three-dimensional and have beds in a confined, sloppy space of spiral shape, which can be used to grow various herbs. The top area of the spiral receives the full sun and has superior drainage, therefore, herbs that like exposure to the sun and good drainage are planted there. The bottom area of the spiral is suitable to grow herbs that require moist soil and less sun.