Saving seeds

April 2026

Beans and peas are the easiest seeds to save. Let a few pods dry on the plant and store them in paper.

Bigger pots

January 2026

Small pots dry out by noon. One large container is easier to care for than five little ones.

Light first

October 2026

Before buying seeds, watch where the sun falls for a whole day. Six hours of direct light decides what will grow.

Water in the morning

September 2026

Watering early gives plants a reserve for the hot hours and leaves the leaves dry by evening.

Herbs that forgive

August 2026

Mint, chives and thyme survive forgotten watering and cold nights. Basil does not, but it is worth the effort.