Basil Leaves Turning Black or Brown? 9 Causes and Solutions

When it comes to feeding houseplants, always ensure that the proportions are correct. To see the plant grow beautifully is a sign that your fertilizer is doing a great job! But how to tell that you have overfed them? Well, here are the Top Overfertilization Symptoms in Indoor Plants and Solutions for you!

Gardens come alive with a touch of drama, and nothing captivates the eye like vines, climbers, and creepers with dark leaves. These Black Foliage Vines and Climbers add an air of mystery and elegance to your outdoor space.

Don’t know about the yellow tulips meaning? From representing joy and friendship to embodying optimism and new beginnings, read on to find the answer to “What do yellow tulips mean?”

Monstera Acacoyaguensis stands out form the other indoor plants, thanks to its unique leaves with natural holes in them. Let’s have a look at how to maintain it easily!

Lauren Alex O’ Hagan, Cardiff University

Alison Tindale tells explains everything you need to know about Chinese artichokes!

Ideally you should check on your seedlings every day, to make sure that they have enough water and are growing well. Regular attention makes it easier to spot problems while they are minor and still easy to correct; issues that have remained undetected for a few days may well be easier to spot, and most will still be correctable.

A little while ago, I told you about a preliminary experiment that Dr Wieger Wamelink and his team at the University of Wageningen conducted. It demonstrated that it is possible to grow plants in simulated Mars and Moon soils. 

The news for the past few weeks has been a little worrying (when is it not?), in the sense that although Brexit is only 7 months away, no one seems to have the foggiest what will happen when we leave the EU. All kinds of industries are predicting chaos. People in the government have said that the government is making plans to stockpile food, and the public don’t need to worry. However, with ‘just in time’ food supply lines that leave us nine meals away from anarchy, perhaps a little concern is in order. We’ve recently lived through a hummus shortage (due to production issues), a crumpet/fizzy drinks shortage (ditto) and salad shortages (weather issues), and that’s just the ones I (a) noticed and (b) can remember.

Daniel Brown, Nottingham Trent University

Last week we bought a shiny new enamel casserole dish from Sainsbury’s (it’s lovely – and it goes in the dishwasher!) to make it easier to try more WW2-era recipes. The first one we chose to recreate is black pudding hotpot, the recipe for which I found in The Kitchen Front: 122 Wartime Recipes, which is a small book – more of a pamphlet really – published in 1942 and which contains recipes that were originally broadcast on the BBC’s Kitchen Front radio programme.

Peace lilies are renowned for their elegant green leaves and graceful white blooms, making them a popular choice among indoor plant enthusiasts. However, Peace Lily Brown Tips can be a common issue and that’s why we are here to help you out!