‘Dear Dr. Kris, I would like to ask you about fertilizer available in Bali. A few days ago, we moved … More Fertilizing the Garden
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Growing Guide for Orchids
Dear Garden Doctor, I have recently been given some orchids that have outgrown their old terracotta pots. What is the … More Growing Guide for Orchids
When Life Won’t Give You Lemons!
‘Good Morning Garden Doctor, I live up at UBUD and in our garden there is a very tired looking lemon … More When Life Won’t Give You Lemons!
Grass on Clay
Dear Garden Doctor, Would you know what is the easiest way to prepare clay soil or improve it before planting … More Grass on Clay
How Can I Compost?
‘Dear Garden Doc, I want to begin composting but I have never done it before, do I really just throw … More How Can I Compost?
Growing Succulents and Cactus
‘Hi, if you could provide some information on how best to plant succulents. I’d be super grateful. We are planning … More Growing Succulents and Cactus
Lead Contamination in Soil / Improving Soil
Hi Dr Kris, What a good article on soil testing thank you. My problem is all the plants that I’ve … More Lead Contamination in Soil / Improving Soil
Mosquito Prevention in the Home and Garden
‘Hello: I was just reading your article and it is very informative. Question: I have a fountain that I have … More Mosquito Prevention in the Home and Garden
Chlorophyll in Plants and Diet – The benefits of Parsley and Anything Green
Hi I’ve been reading about the health benefits associated with the celery juice craze, it’s been everywhere lately in the … More Chlorophyll in Plants and Diet – The benefits of Parsley and Anything Green
Growing Guide for Orchids
Dear Garden Doctor, I have recently been given some orchids that have outgrown their old terracotta pots. What is the … More Growing Guide for Orchids
Rice Watering Garden
‘Dear Kris, I heard that after washing the rice water be used as a general fertilizer for plants and the … More Rice Watering Garden
Collecting Rainwater
Dr. Kris, There’s so much rain it seems a pity not to capture it for use. We erected a gutter … More Collecting Rainwater
Edible Tropical Gardens
‘Hi Kris, I’ve had a terrible time trying to grow salad greens for the kitchen. The few plants that did … More Edible Tropical Gardens
The Danger of Glyphosate
‘Hi, I read about the $289 million court case and the glyphosate Roundup, what are the best ways to kill … More The Danger of Glyphosate
Aloe Vera for Sunburn and other things
Hello Dr Kris, Where can I find Aloe Vera in Kuta Bali? I am very sunburnt and really need this. … More Aloe Vera for Sunburn and other things
Fertilizing the Garden
‘Dear Dr. Kris, I would like to ask you about fertilizer available in Bali. A few days ago, we moved … More Fertilizing the Garden