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How To Grow Lemongrass? Lemongrass Growing

April 1, 2022 By Alyson Long Any post on this website may contain affiliate links. We profit from these.

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You can grow lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus or Cymbopogon flexuosus) in a large pot, raised bed, or direct in your garden soil. Growing lemongrass is easy if you have a tropical climate. In cooler climates, you will likely have to overwinter your lemongrass plant indoors. Lemongrass is a fragrant large grass used in many Asian dishes, teas, and to repel mosquitos. Find out … [Read more...] about How To Grow Lemongrass? Lemongrass Growing

How Often to Water Basil Plant?

February 16, 2022 By Alyson Long Any post on this website may contain affiliate links. We profit from these.

How To Water Basil, How Often, When to water

How often to water a basil plant depends on many factors. Is the plant small or large and bushy with lush green leaves? Is it in a small pot and is that pot plastic or permeable like terracotta? Is the plant in good soil, rich in organic matter, or is the soil poor and hydrophobic? Is your basil plant indoors or outdoors? What species of basil is it? There are many types of … [Read more...] about How Often to Water Basil Plant?

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Our website is a very new baby. It’s still under construction.  The plan was to record gardening notes here from our large suburban backyard food forest. But then our dream came true, we bought a farm. This site will document our adventure in the renovation of the property, tropical permaculture gardening, plus raising the animals I’ve wanted since childhood on 5 acres of paradise.

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