Chili is not so much food as a state of mind
The Chilli Garden category provides updates from our garden, sharing insights and experiences. Discover best practices, DIY projects, and advices to help your green chilli space flourish.
We’re repotting our vibrant Habanero Orange plants in order to give them a little extra space to grow strong and healthy. Repotting our Habanero Orange peppers is necessary step in ensuring they thrive and produce abundant spicy fruits. Here’s how we do it: Regular care, including watering and occasional feeding, will help your Habanero Orange […]
This morning, our chilli garden welcomed an interesting new visitor – a stunning wasp spider – a natural pest controller. Known for their striking black and yellow patterns, these spiders are harmless to humans but excellent at controlling garden pests. They weave intricate webs, which add a touch of natural artistry to the greenery. While […]
Getting ready for the 2024 chilli pepper season with our trusty garden companion! 🌶️🐶 Our dog is keeping a watchful eye on the young chilli plants, making sure they’re off to a great start. Stay tuned for more updates and tips on growing your own chillies. 🌱
This morning, our overwintered Bolivian Rainbow pepper plant is looking vibrant and healthy! 🌈 Despite the challenges of winter, the plant has thrived and is now showcasing its lush green foliage. Bolivian Rainbow peppers are known for their stunning, multicolored fruits that add a splash of color to any garden. Overwintering peppers can be a […]
There’s nothing like the taste of fresh, home-grown fruit. Here’s to many more delicious harvests this summer.
Millipedes are not typically harmful to plants; they mainly feed on decaying organic matter. However, they can sometimes damage young plants and seedlings by feeding on their tender roots and stems, especially if their population is high. Here are a few methods to prevent millipedes damage to young chilli pepper plants in your garden: It’s […]
The last harvest of peppers and tomatoes before the morning frost rolls in – early November edition.
The garden keeps on giving. Here we go, a box of potatoes and a handful of allotment snacks – jalapenos, tomatoes and raspberries. #growyourown
Here are the results of Bolivian Rainbow chilli flowers spotted back in early August. They really do make a colourful and bright addition to your garden – or your home, as they can also be grown indoors and will keep producing its colourful fruits continuously, all year round. Which also gave us an excellent idea […]
Today’s little harvest: a couple of tomatoes and jalapenos, a few pods of Bolivian rainbow and lots of cherry bombs. Still waiting for ripening of super hots while hoping for sunny Oct 😉