In The Garden

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) originated in Southeast Asia and India. There are several varieties depending on the place of origin.

Bromeliads were among the blooms on display by Grenada at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Barbados’s display theme this year at Chelsea Flower Show was ‘The Charter of Barbados 1652’. 

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show was held from May 21 to May 25 on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London. 

Crepe Myrtle commonly called Queen of Flowers comes from the Lagerstroemia family. 

I was recently asked how to save vegetables planted in the ground when water was building up around the kitchen garden.

More people are embracing healthy lifestyles and eating more organically grown vegetables and foods, including planting their own kitchen gardens.

Now is the time to spike your lawn. The long-awaited rains are here!

Galphimia glauca commonly called Shower of Gold originated in Mexico and Central America.

Tabebuia pentaphylla commonly called Pink Poui is native to South America.

Annuals and bulbs are coming into bloom in a rainbow of colours.

UncappeD Marketplace this year saw the New Guyana Marketing Corporation arranging for many more farmers to showcase their fresh produce.

During the past week, I have received many inquiries about white flies. 

With the recent dry weather, lawns and plants are crying out for help.

Have you ever admired window boxes and wondered how they are made up? 

On my recent travels I came across one of the most awesome sights: Tiger Lily being grown as potted plants. 

Tagetes commonly, called Marigolds, originated in South America and New Mexico.

Now is the time to start sowing your flower seeds to germinate all of those colourful flowering annuals.

Artocarpus heterophyllus commonly called Jackfruit originated in India and South East Asia.

pPlumeria commonly called Frangipani originated in tropical America and quickly spread across the Caribbean and Guyana.