Drying basil leaves in the microwave

Can basil leaves be dried in the microwave? Believe it or not, basil leaves can be dried in the microwave. It's both quicker and more effective... Read More
Giving away basil plants

Jan 2010 Since we've just moved into a new year, I decided it was time to trim the garden back a bit. I've removed many of... Read More
Urban Jungle

Living high up in a condo unit means I don’t have any traditional gardening space. I’ve managed to maximise what little outdoors space I have.... Read More
Seed propagation under fluorescent lights

This page follows the life cycle of seeds started in humid pods under cheap fluorescent lighting. As a comparison, I've started some seeds outside in... Read More
Soil grow Nov 09

When? I decided to also try some grows in standard soil rather than purely hydroponics. These plants will be outside while my Hydroponic plants will remain... Read More