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Lawn Maintenance Part 1 – Jack Kouwenhoven

Moss problems are attributable to poor drainage, shade, wrong pH, but more than likely low soil nutrient levels. White clover and...

Garden Soils with Jack Kouwenhoven

There are few things that all gardens have in common, but they all consist of some sort of soil. Garden soil is very variable. Some of us...

The Carrot (Caucus Carrot) by Jack Kouwenhoven

This well known and favourable vegetable of many people belongs to the “umbelliferae” family. It is a biennial herb, which flowers the...

Growing Broccoli with Jack Kouwenhoven

Broccoli is one of our favourite vegetables, not only for its flavour, but also for its versatility and calcium values. It is therefore a...

Growing Tomatoes with Jack Kouwenhoven

For the average gardener the tomato is probably the most popular vegetable (fruit). Even in a small garden there is room for a few tomato...

Growing Leeks with Jack Kouwenhoven

Leeks are a very hardy vegetable that is fairly easy to grow. Leeks are quite suitable for growing in a small garden. There are early and...

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