May Gardening: Dormancy, Blooms, and Bounty
May is when trees are dormant and fruit blooms, while evergreens flourish with the late rains. #LoveHomeGrown
12/05/2025
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Gardening Activities This May
Prewinter activities adjust to climate changes with pest control, weeding, plant propagation, and transplanting, promoting productivity and plant health despite unpredictable weather. #LoveHomeGrown.
05/05/2025
Coffee Plants in April 2025
Increased rainfall improved coffee plant health, resulting in earlier fruit production and heavy crops, with no fungal issues reported. #LoveHomeGrown.
28/04/2025
Bean Plants in April 2025
Beans thrived in the rainy summer, staying healthy and providing frequent leaf harvests. Fresh and dry beans were picked for eating, and self-seeding guarantees future crops. #LoveHomeGrown.
20/04/2025
Stone Fruit Trees In April 2025
Heavy rains in early 2025 provided stone fruit trees with water and chill hours, aiding future flowering, but pest control experienced delays due to the weather challenges. #LoveHomeGrown.
06/04/2025
Egyptian spinach, Rosellas and Other Greens in March 2025
As the rainy season ends, our vegetable harvest grows well, including Egyptian spinach, amaranthus, and tree kales, providing nutritious and tasty options for future meals. #LoveHomeGrown.
01/04/2025
Storing Sprouted Root And Fleshy Seeds
Storing seeds is vital for food continuity amid harsh weather. Sprouted fleshy seeds can survive several months if stored properly, preventing loss during adverse conditions. #LoveHomeGrown
22/03/2025
Pear Growing in Our Subtropical Urban Eden
We’ve faced acclimatization and flowering issues with pear varieties, impacting cross-pollination, but one self-fertile variety has produced fruit, and we aim to propagate more plants due to recent higher rainfall. #LoveHomeGrown.
17/03/2025
Giant Granadilla Vine Pruning
Despite initial drought and slow growth of giant granadilla vines, recent pruning and good weather improved their health and yield. Proactive care, like pruning, boosted productivity and resilience. #LoveHomeGrown
04/03/2025
Citrus Calcium Deficiency
In March 2025, heavy rainfall accelerated citrus tree growth, revealing nutrient deficiencies and blossom end rot. Management involves nutrient amendments and removing affected fruits to deter pests. #LoveHomeGrown.
04/03/2025
Gardening Activities For February 2025
February’s rains refresh dry landscapes but introduce pest threats. Manage fungal infections carefully while watching for new infestations and preventing disease spread. #LoveHomeGrown
24/02/2025
The Best Plants Of 2024 Part 5
Yard long beans, Malabar spinach, Brazilian spinach, and other vegetables flourished, offering several harvests despite tough conditions in 2024. #LoveHomeGrown
16/02/2025
