Green Thumb

February 4, 2026

Virus-busters you can grow in your garden

Recently, there has been a bad virus going around. Everyone who had it, including myself, all stated that the symptoms were sore throats, body aches, congestion, […]
January 14, 2026

Keeping a healthy garden… in a not very dry season

With only a few days into the new year, The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service (TTMS) officially declared the start of the 2026 Dry Season. On […]
December 25, 2025

My Top 10 Green Thumb Christmas gifts

It’s Christmas once more, the most wonderful time of the year. The air is a bit colder and crisp, and beautiful décor fills our homes, workplaces […]
November 19, 2025

Remembering our departed… in the garden

November is a sacred period when Catholics remember and pray for the faithful departed. In November, the Church encourages acts of remembrance such as offering Masses […]
September 17, 2025

Youth and Agriculture: cultivating the future of the Republic

On Republic Day, as Trinidad and Tobago reflects on the meaning of self-determination, it is timely to recognise the vital role of youth in agriculture. Just […]
August 20, 2025

Silver Mangrove – beautiful and functional

I usually don’t like to choose favourites when it comes to trees as I find them all special in their own way. However, there are many […]
July 16, 2025

Plum it up!

I feel confident to speak on behalf of all fruit lovers to state that plum season is the most loved season right after mango season! During […]
June 25, 2025

Plants – regular or hybrid?

The term ‘hybrid’ is almost everywhere: our cars, animals and even our plants. So, what exactly is a hybrid plant and why was it created? In […]