April 29, 2024 - Alices Wonderland Nursery

Espalier Fruit Trees in Urban Gardening

Roger WalkerApril 29, 2024 Gardening ideas

Espalier, a horticultural technique dating back to the 16th century, involves training trees to grow in flat planes against a support, usually in symmetrical patterns. This method was initially developed in Europe to promote fruit production within the limited space of monastery gardens. Today, it finds its place in the […]

Does Music Really Make Plants Dance? The Science Behind Music and Plant Growth

Scott CampbellApril 29, 2024 Plants

The idea of plants swaying and thriving to a catchy tune makes for a charming scene. You may have heard that playing music for plants can enhance growth, but does this hold any scientific truth? The answer, it seems, is a little more complex than a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’. […]