As gardeners we have the ability to grow a good portion of our own food items. Just by growing our own food and or by eating locally grown unprocessed food items we can save 2,268 kg in CO2 emissions over the course of the year? Let me correct that … just [...]
Each garden and therefore each gardener is faced with pests that plague their plants from time to time. It’s something that we have to learn how to deal with, and when possible learn to control those pesky pests.
Some plants such as honeysuckle, citrus trees and other flowering shrubs and vines are infested each year [...]
Here’s a a few handy gardening tips that you might find useful, particularly if you are new to gardening:
1. Do your homework. Visit public gardens, read magazines and books.
2. Amend the soil for success. Lighten clay loam soil with compost.
3. Design for surprise: place some curves in your design or interesting nooks that visitors [...]
I think there are many reasons why some of us choose to garden and I’d love to hear what you can add to my list, and your reasons for adding them.
I began my small garden with the hopes of growing vegetables and fruits in my yard. Not only to cut down some [...]
