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Plant Propagation: Mint Cuttings

Learn how to easily propagate mint from cuttings in water with this step-by-step guide. Perfect for beginners, this simple method shows you how to grow new mint plants indoors using just a glass, water, and sunlight. Whether you’re expanding your herb garden or sharing plants with friends, water propagation is fast, clean, and rewarding. Discover the best tips for cutting, rooting, and transplanting mint for healthy, thriving growth. Ideal for peppermint, spearmint, and other mint varieties. Start your own endless mint supply today with this easy DIY method for growing mint from stem cuttings in water.

Mad About Mint

The Soothing Power of Mint At Meadow Orchard we are rather partial to a mint tea when we’re taking a break from working in the garden. This year we’re propagating some beautiful varieties, thanks to the mint nursery – Mad About Mint for supplying the lovely healthy and beautifully fragrant plug plants! Our Mint VarietiesContinue reading “Mad About Mint”

Companion Plants for a Thriving Garden

Nasturtiums are a vibrant and versatile addition to any garden, offering beauty, benefits for pollinators, and edible delights. Their bright red, orange, and yellow blooms attract bees and ladybirds while deterring pests like aphids. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in poor soil and require little maintenance. Both the flowers and leaves add a peppery kick to salads, while the seeds can be used as a spicy seasoning. Join our Gardening Club WhatsApp group to sow nasturtiums, share tips, and enjoy a bountiful harvest together. Sign up today and bring colour, flavour, and biodiversity to your garden!

Nasturtiums: A Beautiful and Beneficial Addition to the Garden

Join Our Gardening Club: Gardening Activities for March

Looking to deepen your gardening skills, grow your own food, or connect with others passionate about sustainability? Join our Gardening Club! We meet every Wednesday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM to explore everything from composting and propagation to companion planting and no-dig gardening. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, our site leaders will guide you through eco-friendly practices, irrigation methods, and sustainable gardening techniques. Sign up today and become part of a vibrant community, share tips, and enjoy hands-on learning in a fun and welcoming environment. Let’s grow together!

Growing Tomatoes, Chilies, and Herbs: Fresh Salsa Ingredients

This season, we’re growing a variety of salsa ingredients in our Community Garden, including plum tomatoes, basil, sweet peppers, coriander, chili peppers, and onions. To ensure the best harvest, sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors when the soil warms. Use well-draining soil and keep plants in a sunny spot. Basil and tomatoes thrive in warmth, while coriander and onions prefer cooler conditions. Start your seeds in small pots or trays with drainage and watch your garden flourish with vibrant, homegrown ingredients perfect for fresh salsa all season long!

Herbs and Flowers for our Kitchen Garden

Help us create a vibrant and flavourful kitchen garden with our collection of herbs and flowers, including borage, chamomile, chives, fennel, lavender, and spearmint. Sowing seeds at the right time ensures a bountiful harvest, so start your garden indoors with a mini propagator or sow directly outdoors once the frost has passed. Discover the perfect sowing instructions for each herb and flower in our collection, from fresh chamomile tea to spearmint for relaxing brews. Explore the growing season and bring fresh, homegrown flavours to your meals.