The Scent of the English Garden An English cottage garden can be touchingly beautiful not just for the reason that it usually contains such a proliferation of bright color in its flowers, herbs and vegetables, but also because the intoxicating scent of many of those flowers touch our sense of comfort and warmth in a deep way.… Read More
Gardening
Pest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety – safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens.
The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become contaminated with pest control chemicals. Here are a few long-term maintenance tips to make pest control less damaging and more environmentally friendly.… Read More
A few tips on how to care for your plants Many people worry a lot when it comes to caring for their plants. When talking about houseplants, there is no need to worry. There are just a few things you need to consider.
1. Watering Overwatering kills most houseplants. Looks can be deceptive, so to see if your soil is dry enough to water, try the finger test.… Read More
Roses have gotten a bad wrap over the years for being difficult to grow and maintain. If you are thinking of rose gardening don’t let this rumour stop you. While rose gardening can prove to be challenging, once you get the hang of it, it really isn’t that bad. When you first start rose gardening, you will have to choose what type of rose you wish to plant, and no, I’m not talking about the color.… Read More
With the costs of living rising all the time, it may be possible to save money and increase your family’s health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard.
It’s a good idea to choose your favourite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties.… Read More
