Bec’s Garden

How to Grow Leafy Greens in your Garden Leafy greens is a general terms that refers to the leafy garden goodness that is spinach, silverbeet, kale, rocket, lettuce mesclun and more. They’re [...]

Spicy Food Fanatics: Homegrown chillies It isn’t for everyone but there is a few of us out there, probably more than a few, that absolutely love spicy food. I absolutely cannot get enough of [...]

How to Prune Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are a very sought after plant, and have been for many years. They have beautiful big, showy flowers making them a must in many gardens. They are a versatile [...]

Fabulous Foliage: Winter Garden Colour Although we see spring as the time of year where we get huge amounts of colour, winter can also be a time to have stunning vibrance in the garden. While [...]

Camellias: Varieties, Choice and Care Camellia lovers everywhere are rejoicing right now as it is flowering time! Camellias are an age old favourite for a reason. An evergreen tree or shrub that [...]

Who doesn’t absolutely adore spring bulbs? The many different flowers they produce are simply amazing and unique, not to mention the wonderful fragrance that often accompanies the blooms. [...]

Our Bulb Buyer’s Top Bulb Picks Spring bulbs announce the onset of spring. Bulbs deliver a splash of colour, often accompanied with gorgeous fragrance. The flowers are unique and beautiful. [...]

Caring for Houseplants Houseplants are a great way to bring a piece of nature inside, they can transform a dull and boring space into something lively and homely in an instant. I have many house [...]

By Bec Wenzel Over my summer break I have been working on creating a new vegetable garden, and whilst I found the perfect sunny position for my small vegetable plot to live I also stumbled across [...]

Summer Salads with Edible Flowers Salad, is anybody really eating anything else in summer? I love my salad for lunch and dinner. The good thing about a salad is it can be the main dish or as a [...]