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Basil is a delicious herb that can add a touch of refinement to any dish. While it may be best known as a key ingredient in pesto, this versatile herb can also be used to flavour soups, salads, and even grilled meats. Fortunately, basil is relatively easy to grow,...
A garden filled with bold clusters of flowers makes for a breathtaking sight. But it becomes even more stunning with butterflies flitting from plant to plant, showing off their colourful wings. Butterflies are highly beneficial to the environment. They're chief...
Ever flipped through a magazine and seen a very hip plant in the background? It looks a bit like a violin or a fiddle – which is where the plant gets its name. Ficus lyrata, the fiddle leaf fig tree, is a unique plant that's a little finicky, but well worth the...
Capsicum, also known as sweet pepper or bell pepper, is a member of the Solanaceae family. This annual plant is native to Central and South America, but is now grown in many parts of the world. Capsicum plants come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and the fruits can...
Whatever you're picturing when you hear "spring onion" – those are actually green onions or shallots. True spring onions or salad onions are immature onions with small bulbs, while green onions don't have bulbs. Instead, they have stiff, white stalks and stringy...
Don't cry for me, Allium cepa! Onion bulbs are a kitchen staple – they add a sweet-savoury flavour to any dish. Add them raw to salads, cook them up in a French onion soup, or toss them in stir-fries. Growing onions is also very simple, and they tend to produce...
Are you head over heels for the colours of autumn? If so, you'll love the Japanese maple tree. These popular plants have stunning, bright crimson foliage in autumn, making them a gorgeous focal point. Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) are fairly simple to care for....
You know summer is here when the roads and parks are full of bright orange and red flowers. The Royal Poinciana tree begins flowering to start the season. In both old and new suburbs, this 'flamboyant tree' lights up the view. Royal Poinciana (delonix regia) were...
If you want a classy plant that makes a statement, look no further than a variegated Syngonium. The leaves change colour as seasons and years progress, and make for a visual delight. Syngonium varieties are easy to care for as all-terrain indoor plants. They like a...
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