by Julia Dimakos | Jan 18, 2023 | Gardening Tips
Last year, I was blessed with the opportunity of being published. I had dreamt for years of writing a book, and the perfect opportunity presented itself in December of 2021. That dream turned into reality when my first book, “Tea Gardening for Beginners”,...
by Julia Dimakos | Oct 26, 2022 | Vegetable Gardening, DIY, Gardening Tips, Seed Starting, Vegetables
Do you grow your own garlic? Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the simplest vegetables to grow and the best part is, you can plant your crop in the fall and literally forget about it until spring. However, many people don’t grow garlic or think to add it to...
by Julia Dimakos | Dec 9, 2021 | DIY, Flowers, Houseplants, Indoor Gardening, Plant Care
A popular houseplant, well-known to most, is the Phalaenopsis Orchid. Also known as the “Moth” orchid, it is widely available in most garden centres, grocery stores and plant nurseries. Although there are many other species of orchids available on the market,...
by Julia Dimakos | Jan 4, 2021 | Flowers, Gardening Tips, Herbs, Seed Starting, Vegetable Gardening
Do you grow basil in your garden? Basil is definitely a must for the garden, and especially if you love tomatoes. When most people think of basil, they tend to think of Italian green basil paired with tomatoes. It’s the main ingredient of pesto and is crucial...
by Julia Dimakos | Dec 28, 2020 | Gardening Tips, Vegetable Gardening, Video
It’s been years since I’ve purchased green onions. Green onions are technically onions plants, grown from seed in their first year. Planted in the early spring, the base of the onion swells and develops into an onion bulb. Since onions are biennials,...