Archive for June, 2006
The Anatomy of Flowers
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006I hope you will forgive me for getting a little technical today. I have received a number of emails asking about the function and anatomy of flowers. Evidently there are some truly passionate green fingered gardners out there that want to do more than just talk to their flowers and water the plants, people actually […]
Put the Fun Back into Gardening
Sunday, June 25th, 2006This week we offer a few insights into how to bring fun back into gardening.
We ask the questions-
- how can I take the pain out of gardening?- what makes gardening fun?- what are the best garden gadgets & gizmos?
How can I take the pain out of Gardening?Put simply, the right tools. Avoid blisters by wearing […]
Easy Water Gardening with Hydro
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006Water Gardening Made Easy
Growing plants in water is similar to growing them in soil. Sunlight, nutrients, and water are vital to plant health no matter where they put down roots. Grow a happy and healthy water garden with these simple tips:
1. Choose a site that receives at least six hours of sun a day.
2. […]
Chelsea Flower Show 2006
Sunday, June 18th, 2006The Chelsea Flower Show 2006 provided some very intersting (not to mention fun) days out. Exploring the world of flowers, new breeds and of course hob nobbing with the exhibitors and exhanging tips and tricks for garden watering and encouraging that perfect flower to bud and bloom
The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Show, never fails to […]
Gardening with Arthritis
Thursday, June 15th, 2006An interesting article in the SuburbanChicagoNews.com reviewed a number of gardening tools and gadgets for those of us with a touch of arthritis (excuse the pun).
I remember when my father was still able to meander around the garden picking some weeds and planting the odd seed. He would always complain of this tool and that […]
Hose Reel
Monday, June 12th, 2006Thankyou to an ‘avid’ reader to sent in this following heartwarming e-letter:
Last summer in (not so) sunny England I was tending to my garden which has always been a source of great fulfilment regardless of the weather. I have a huge flower garden along with over 200 container plants. One of the chores I hate […]
Beat The Drought
Thursday, June 8th, 2006Here is a post for our unfortunate friends in England, who this year again despite being surounded by water and living in one of the most rained on lands in the world is again facing a summer of hose pipe bans, water shortages and gardening frustrations.
The following information is brought courtsesy of Mid-Kent Water. […]
