Well, another Curious experiment has come to a happy conclusion. The new stem that I broke off from our re-sprouting papaya tree has finally given me the proof that I needed to know that it will keep living… And it’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gardening issues
I’ve heard other gardeners talk about “volunteer” plants in their gardens, and we’ve had a few ourselves. You know, plants that just start growing without your help – and I don’t mean weeds. Weeds are weeds. Volunteer plants are those … Continue reading
After discussing the situation about the white patches on the pumpkins with Novice Gardener, I decided to brave it and cut open the pumpkin that had the biggest white patch. I say “brave” because in Novice Gardener’s similar experience, there … Continue reading
I had a shock when I went to check on the pumpkins today. They’re all developing very nicely and have been changing colour to a very dark, almost black, green. Since this looks similar to the picture on the seed … Continue reading