A few months ago, I exchanged veggie seeds with Novice Gardener and expanded my repertoire in directions I would probably not have tried just yet. When I started growing edible plants, my initial plan was to start with those that … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2011
Last year, I wanted to try growing the turnip-like bangkwang – also known as jicama or the yam bean. To get that going, I bought a small tuber from the wet market that still had a fresh-looking stem attached. I … Continue reading
I sowed seeds for both green and purple aubergine or brinjal plants at the same time, but for whatever reason, the green aubergine plants lagged way behind the purple ones. The purple plants grew, flowered and fruited faster, with the … Continue reading
I have become such a ladybug stalker that my eyes immediately zoom in on every tiny round bug or nymph-like creature on the plants as I roam about the garden. Just last week, I saw two yellow ladybugs on the … Continue reading