Planting Tips

Bugs that killed my Basil

Bugs that killed my Basil

Why we restart againI didn't post for a while.  It has been very busy with work and loosing my Basil Plants at the same time.  The plants are all indoor plants. Right before Christmas,  I have to up root and remove all the Basil plants that we were growing.  A few of...

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Simple Cloning that works

Simple Cloning that works

Cloning TipsWhen our basil was attacked by caterpillars, we immediately decided to clone the basil that has given us many years of good harvest. One of the easiest way to extend the life of your plants is to clone. Here is what you will need : Plant cuttings with at...

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iKea Tub of Rocket

iKea Tub of Rocket

iKea TipsYes that is an ikea blue tub. Growing some Rocket for the salad bowl. You can do this too. The blue tub is from ikea TROFAST series. Simply cut a few holes to hold up the net cups and the roots will grow towards the water. Inside the tub is a water pump that...

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Know your nutrients number

Know your nutrients number

Good to KnowBased in Hong Kong, the first place you would think is to go down to Flower Street in Mongkok to get nutrients for your plants. When you are selecting nutrients for your soil or hydroponics, you will see a series of numbers in front of the nutrients. What...

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