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Hey there, garden friends! I’ve been growing Astrantia (also known as Masterwort) in my garden for years now and one of the most common questions I get is about their winter behavior. Let me share what I’ve learned about these lovely perennials and their winter habits. The Short Answer Yes, Astrantia does die back in … Read more

Ray Kroc shared the quote above and concluded with “When youre RIPE, you ROT”. A solid reminder for all of us to keep curious and learning. On this weeks Most People Dont Academy call we discussed the benefits of having a “GROWTH MINDSET” and how to approach professional and personal life with an eagerness to … Read more

Its hard to think of a more show stopping plant than brugmansia. In summer, this large shrub (which can reach at least 2m x 1m) is covered with huge, trumpet-like flowers in shades of white, pink, orange, red or yellow, that can reach 30cm long. Their shape gives the plant its common name, angels trumpets. … Read more

Hey there, fellow gardening enthusiasts! I’ve been getting tons of questions about where to buy loquat trees, and today I’m gonna share everything I know about finding these amazing fruit trees. As someone who’s been growing loquats for years, I can tell ya that picking the right source is super important! Best Places to Buy … Read more

The detection of weed in hair is an interesting topic, especially in the context of drug testing. Unlike other testing methods that may detect weed use over a short period, hair follicle drug detection times are longer. This is because THC, the active compound in weed, is deposited into our hair follicles. As our hair … Read more

Learning Spanish can seem daunting at first, but with some key phrases under your belt you’ll be conversational in no time. One common phrase English speakers want to know is how to say “to care for” in Spanish. This versatile phrase has several meanings, from caring for someone’s wellbeing to liking or approving of something. … Read more

Sage Black and Blue is a large, robust, flowering machine for bigger space and hummingbird magnet. Shrarp color combination of brilliant sky blue flowers with nearly black calyxes. Black stems, up to 4 tall and 3-4 wide, shrubby looking plant. This is tender perennial, hardy to in zones 7, 8, 9, but our experience from … Read more

Thats what a neighbour asked me recently. A huge amount of amber coloured, jelly-like goop was oozing out of the trunk and branches of his cherry tree as you can see in the above. That sticky goop is called gummosis and its a sign that a tree is under stress. But what causes gummosis? And … Read more

Companion planting of vegetables with herbs and flowers is a great way to have a healthy garden! Marigolds, nasturtiums, geraniums, dahlias, and chrysanthemums make great companion plants with your vegetable seeds and can also offer various benefits for your garden. Experienced vegetable gardeners often use flowers shown above, and herbs such as sage, rosemary, basil, … Read more