There is never a time when there is nothing to do in a garden, providing of course you plan on growing something. If you sow seeds for vegetables or flowers, you can have a 12 month plan.
The start of the New Year is probably the busiest and if you live in a colder climate, there is something quite cheering in sowing seeds for summer produce whilst the snow is still on the ground. … More Sow What Again?
Who would think that little furballs like fluffy cats, could hide such deadly secrets, but toxoplasmosis is a nasty parasite spread by them. People like having cats as pets because they say they are clean – but are they? … More Pussy Cat, Pussy Cat, Where Have You …
There isn’t much you can do when the ground is frozen except survey the damage it has caused. It’s still amazing to see tough little plants, seemingly unaffected by sub-zero temperatures. Even micro-sized duckweed suspended in ice, seems totally unaffected. Time will stand still for a while, then change again with the thaw. … More Breaking The Ice
Still frost on the ground but for gardeners, there is always something to do, and for me, January starts my preparation for tomato growing. … More Seeds For Thought
Related to deadly nightshade, wonderberries are one of many plants with a hidden, dark side. … More Deadly Intentions
Sometimes it takes a push in the right direction to give a little bit more inspiration in gardening. With me, it was acquiring another greenhouse so it’s almost like starting again. … More Begin At The Beginning – Again
I won’t give up because the weather has almost defeated me this year. I intend facing it square on and being even more optimistic in turning a cold, boggy, garden into a tropical paradise. … More As Time Goes By
Slow growing and undemanding, the Australian Mint Bush (aka Alpine Mint Bush) can add it’s name to the list of useful plants to have. … More Minted Again
Brandy, champagne and Handel to celebrate a change of direction. The brandy and champagne have been replaced by plants and Handel is the name of the rose which sweetens the air, not with music, but with a delicate perfume. … More Trying Again
What a pity twee gardeners insist on weed free gardens, manicured lawns and GM plants adorning their gardens yet happily spray weedkiller on the real gems of the plant world. … More Cherish The Weeds
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