Outdoor – Ole Lantana’s Seed Store

Cut Flower, Outdoor
February 23, 2019

Chrysanthemum Flower Production.

Have you ever driven past a field and overhead lights were on covering the whole field? Chances are that the grower had a crop of Chrysanthemum flowers and needed lighting to control flower...

Australian Natives, Cactus, Houseplants, Indoor, Outdoor
January 9, 2019

THE DORMANCY OF PLANTS AND SEEDS.

THE DORMANCY OF PLANTS AND SEEDS. Dormancy in plants and seeds is a survival strategy and it may be a simple or complex dormancy. Plant dormancy is usually simple and the best example is with...

Australian Natives, Cactus, Houseplants, Indoor, Outdoor
December 3, 2018

CHOOSING A POTTING MIX

In the 1960’s there was no such thing as a ‘potting mix’. Back then nurseries made a ‘soil mix’ with what was available and it had to be modified to suit the plant....

Australian Natives, Outdoor
July 18, 2018

Growing Wattles from Seed

With a majority of species native to Australia, Wattles (Acacia) are a fantastic way to add a splash of bright yellow to your yard or garden, though flowers can vary in colour through cream, pale...

Houseplants, Indoor, Outdoor
February 27, 2018

Water & Plants

Here are some golden rules for watering your plants. Keep these on hand when watering