I adore peonies but it is too warm to grow them where I live. I have to be content with paying a fortune for them if I want some or want to give them to someone else. Love your photo and hope it grows into a big bush for you one day.

You mentioned that you have lots of sun but even in a sunny/hot climate it is best to water the garden first thing in the morning rather than at night. This will help to discourage fungus.



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<t>That sounds like a great selection of herbs. Just be wary of planting the mint in the same container as the other herbs as it can take over. I have mint growing in a pot of its own. I'm not familiar with the basil varieties that you mention. I grow sweet basil which grows to be about 60 cm and al...

I think he's going to self destruct, sad really. He looks different somehow, can't figure out what it is?

What a great idea. It will be a Bailey's for me on St Pats day. Huge contingent of Irish here in Perth so a very green day.

<t>Hi everyone<br/> <br/> I just lost my whole post so this is a condensed version. I am growing my own vegies because I think they taste fantastic and I know there are no pesticides involved, plus I love going out to the garden and picking some tomatoes and lettuce leaves for a salad with a few bas...