What is horticulture?
Horticulture is the art of cultivating and managing a garden. Since ancient times, horticulture has been recognised as an effective form of therapy, especially for those with mental illnesses. As time went on, this form of therapy was so effective that it was tested with …
Indoor plants make you feel better
Whether it be the plants growing out of your aspara hydroponic machine or your favorite cactus plant on the windowsill, the benefits of indoor plants are endless, improving our lives even if we don’t realise it. Think about it. Almost every building we walk into …
What is oregano?
Oregano is a perennial plant by nature, but can often be grown annually in some areas as it is unable to survive cold winters. Many different subspecies of oregano have been cultured by humans through breeding processes to cater to different palates. Some oregano such …
What is Summer Savory?
Summer savory is an annual herb that boasts rosemary and thyme as its relatives. Though it is a herb, this plant has lilac flowers that bloom from July to September if they are grown in nature to around 30-60cm in height. This herb is most …
Why homegrown?
Want to grow your own plants but lack the motivation to do so? Read on to find out why you should definitely grow your own produce instead of buying it every week from the market! 1. More nutritious When you grow your own produce, your …
What is green romaine lettuce?
Romaine lettuce is a type of lettuce that grows in a head of sturdy leaves with a firm rib down the middle of each leaf. This is one of the reasons why romaine is such a popular salad vegetable- it’s firm rib gives it a …
Identifying common plant bugs
Tired of having to deal with worms and beetles crawling over your plants? Common garden pests such as the Japanese beetle and aphids could cause your plants to become less attractive or even cause physical harm to your plant. Tiny but mighty is an apt …
Why everyone should grow an herb garden?
Herbs. A word with a pronunciation that has been debated for centuries in United State, yet refers to ingredients that are used ubiquitously in modern cooking. From thyme to rosemary to dill, the list of herbs could go on and on, which is why we …
Clean and sanitise your device
The appliance should be cleaned with hands and aspara cleaning function between each growing session or if it has not been used for a while. Make sure planting program is ended (finish planting) before cleaning. Parts that should be thrown away Plant – root part …
Summer savory mushroom pate
A fancy dish that isn’t actually so fancy. Serve this with crackers as a light appetiser for cheers all round. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 ounces mushroom 2 garlic cloves minced 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons summer …