Should you let your Venus fly trap flower? Venus fly traps are carnivorous fly-eating plants that are native to the east coast of North and South Carolina in the United States. They are very popular plants and adored by many people who love growing them, but one frequent question we often get asked is ‘Should you let them flower?’ The short answer for most people (especially if you are new to growing them) is ‘no’. As…
There is something about the mysterious ‘Venus fly trap’. It is also known as the Dionaea muscipula plant. They are great for children as they just love to watch the carnivorous plant catch insects and flies as the red centered traps snap shut, catching their dinner. They may seem difficult to grow, but with a little help and a few growing tips they are actually quite easy to look after. They originate from the coastal areas of North and South…
Growing potatoes is often one of the first vegetables that gardeners attempt to grow. Will with a little help it can be very fulfilling growing your own potatoes and you can’t beat the feeling you get when you lift your first potatoes of the season! You can grow potatoes in pots or in the ground so no matter how much space you have, (even if you only have a balcony) anyone can grow potatoes. One…
There is nothing better than eating your own home grown potatoes! Gone are the days when you need your own specific patch of garden to be able grow your own. There are now many varieties of seed potatoes that are well suited to growing in potatoes bags. If you want to keep the cost down further they can also easily be grown in pots or even an old compost bag if you prefer. Growing seed potatoes…
There is nothing better than the taste of your very own homegrown potatoes. Whether we choose to grow them in pots (which is ideal for smaller gardens or even growing on balconies) or whether we have our own raised bed or vegetable patch, we all need to harvest our potatoes. So you’ve grown your potatoes, now all you need to know is when the best time to harvest them is, as well as how to harvest the…
