The Gardners Path

Loved learning how to grow your own vegetables over the summer and want to continue your efforts during the winter months? If you're lucky enough to have a greenhouse, even if it's just one of the best mini-greenhouses, you'll be able to put your gardening time to good use over the winter months and get growing a bumper crop of veg. After all, there's nothing like tucking into homegrown vegetables whatever the time of year, plus it’s good to try and be as sustainable as possible.  We've picked some of the best vegetables you can start growing right now, plus all of the varieties we’ve chosen below are packed full of nutrition and vitamins so you can keep your immune systems fighting fit all year round too. 1. BRUSSELS SPROUTS Maybe not a favourite for the kids when served up for Christmas dinner, but definitely a hit for greenhouse growing! Brussels sprouts are a great source of vitamin C and folate and the Brodie variety has good holding ability and is disease resi...

Houseplants make a dramatic difference in our decor. They add colour, vibrancy, and life to our homes. Do you love using houseplants in your decor too? These strange and beautiful houseplants are a sight to behold.  Houseplants help you to breathe easier too as they release oxygen. During the night, photosynthesis ceases, and plants typically respire like humans – they absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide – isn’t nature amazing? Essentially, they help purify the air too!  Here’s a list of some strange and yet beautiful houseplants for you to enjoy.  1. Trachyandra Trachyandra is a genus of plants similar to Albuca and is native to South Africa. It features a curly squiggly branch and reminds me of curly pasta! Each branch is unique and has perfect symmetry. I can see bunches of them in a huge pot on my windowsill! You can also feature just one plant in a little pot too – perfect to perk up your bathroom!  2. Dolphin Succulents  The internet is on fire becaus...

If your friendly yucca plants become yellow or may discover black spots on leaves then there may be chances of spoiling the growth of yuccas from blooming flowers. You need not worry as this problem can be easily solved by applying natural fertilizers and by providing sufficient water and sunlight to the plants. The Yucca plant is a perennial shrub in the family of Asparagaceae that is abundantly seen in the Caribbean and American countries. It is a super air-purifying plant and grows well in hot and dry climatic conditions. Plant leaves, stems and roots are poisonous if consumed directly. Though the plant is poisonous it contains powerful antioxidants that help to cure stomach ache, headache, and other skin-related problems in humans. Here in this article, we shared the detailed information related to the yucca plants, growing conditions and how it is helpful in your daily life to lead a happy life. Companion Plants Yucca combination plants include euphorbia, sedum, lilies, sage, rudb...