Monks Wisdom

Does a Master kit require master-level skills? Put the imaginary qualifications away and compare what you would actually use.

One project has you imagining a future tree. The other has you thinking about roast potatoes. Find the grow kit that fits your autumn ambitions.

Tall, thin herb seedlings are often reaching for more light. Give them a brighter start and enough space before they topple.

Snipping random leaves can leave a parsley pot looking tired. Take mature outer stems and give the centre room to keep growing.

A limp basil plant may be thirsty, too wet or chilled by a window. Let the compost and room conditions tell you what to do next.

Aerial roots alone are not a repotting alarm. Check the orchid's medium, roots and pot before choosing a fresh home.

Finished flowers do not mean a finished orchid. Check its leaves and roots, then give it the right conditions for its next growth cycle.

Those long brown roots are part of how a Monstera climbs. Here's what to do with them without turning a healthy plant into a problem.

Autumn is not usually the first choice for routine repotting, but a plant with a real root or compost problem may need attention now.

Peace lilies can look dramatic when thirsty, but wet roots can also cause trouble. The compost tells you which way to go.

A drooping plant in wet compost needs a different response from a thirsty one. Here’s how to check before adding more water.

A brown tip is a clue, not a diagnosis. Check the whole plant and its growing conditions before making a change.