Archive for June, 2008
Snake Bites – How to Prevent Snake Bites
Monday, June 30th, 2008This Spring has seen a rash of snake bites in my area, from infants to mothers and farm workers. What are some simple tips for avoiding snake bites, as it is not uncommon to suffer a poisonous bite and even a snake bite fatality!
Common Sense above all else. After hearing about people getting bitten by […]
How to design your Flower Garden - “Nature Art”
Thursday, June 12th, 2008Design your flower garden like an artist paints a picture. First visualize how you would like the flowes in the garden to appear, once they mature into full-grown flowers. Imagine how they will brighten up your morning as you gaze at them from the patio or kitchen sink. That should brighten up […]
The World’s 10 Deadliest Snakes - Yikes!
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008It’s snake season, be careful out there. If you are not sure is a snake is poisonous or not, don’t go near it! Call the snake catcher.
Western Brown Snake - Pseudonaja Nuchalis
Death Adder - Acanthophis Antarcticus
Black Tiger Snake - Notechis Ater
Tiger Snake - Notechis Scutatus
Sea Kraits - Laticauda Colubrina
Mainland & Eastern Tiger […]
Peaceful Gardening Story from Italy
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008The following video is a bit long, in Italian too, but the videographer translates some phrases into English. I enjoyed the tour of the Italian artisan’s workshop and then we enter the man’s garden, with a fantastic view of the countryside, quaint sculptures and a stone pathway. The man’s garden is not big […]
Something for my Dad for Fathers Day - June 15 2008
Sunday, June 8th, 2008What to get Dad for June 15 2008 Fathers Day this year? It’s not too late… If he loves the garden, or wants to get more into gardening…
A perfect gift for him is the ReelSmart Hose Reel CS-100 with Swivel Base, produced by no-crank.com and sold online by garden-gadget.com
Your father will really appreciate the […]
Dress your Tomato Plants at Night
Saturday, June 7th, 2008So those of you who covered your warm weather plants, and tomato plants with plastic for the colder weather, consider exposing them to the sun during the day and covering up at night when the temperature drops. The tomato plants will thank you for it.
photo by: Silly Jilly
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3 Summer Weight Loss Ideas - in your Garden
Thursday, June 5th, 2008Summer weight loss is on everyone’s mind now, I know its on mine. In fact its been on my mind for awhile now, but now more than ever. I walk past those store windows and gasp as I see that bellowing belly, yikes.
Ok what are my quick and dirty summer weight loss ideas for […]
Cigarttte Butts helps make Organic Pesticide
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008You may want to try this home made organic pesticide if you see little critters eating your fine organic plants.
First collect lots of old cigarette butts and toss them into a pot of water which is brought to a boil. Then add lots of crushed garlic and misc spices and continue to boil for five […]
Hay, did you know? Hay is great Garden Mulch
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Now that the rains seem to be coming, this is an excellent time to add more mulch to your garden. The rains accelerate the decomposition of the mulch, adding valuable topsoil. For those of you further north, an extra layer of mulch also helps extend the growing season of the summer crops.
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