Houseplant hacks: do moisture meters prevent overwatering? | Houseplants

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The problemHouseplants often die from too much water, not neglect. Might a moisture meter help? The hackFor around £10, a probe promises to tell you exactly when to water. The methodMoisture meters measure electrical conductivity in the soil, which roughly correlates with moisture. Push the probe into the pot, around the root ball, read the dial … Read more

My rookie era: I wanted to think about something that wasn’t grim, so I enrolled in gardening school | Australian lifestyle

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We had a family veggie patch growing up, and even in share houses I’ve gardened. I’ve always been interested in what you can grow – fruit, vegetables, flowers. All good gardeners know you need good dirt, but understanding why is a different thing, and I’d been thinking about learning more for a long time. I … Read more

Want to keep growing through winter? Try microgreens, indoor miracles bursting with flavour | Gardening advice

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January can hardly be considered an abundant time of year. All but the evergreens are barren and bare. Yet there is an approach to year-round growing that, in the depths of winter, feels all the more miraculous. Microgreens are not a “type” of plant, but a method of growing leafy crops which doesn’t require much … Read more