Herbs

3 years ago

Herbs are the friend of the physician and the pride of cooks. - Charlemagne  Herbs are used to flavour food,…

The Brassica Family

3 years ago

Diogenes, a famous Greek philosopher, chose a life of poverty, living on the streets of Athens.  One night as he…

Garden With Ease

3 years ago

A young homeowner went to a small local garden centre to get some garden tools.  As he left, he said,…

Community Gardens

3 years ago

Satisfaction is a second cup of coffee. Security is having your own cup!   Food comes from all over the…

What I have Learned – Plans for the Next Gardening Year

3 years ago

A keen, young District Agriculturist was talking to an old farmer about some new ways of increasing his yield.  After…

Gardening and the Environment

3 years ago

There’s an old Middle Eastern story about a little bird who, when she heard the sky was falling, lay down…

The Summer Saga – Reflections on a Hobby

3 years ago

When Clint Eastwood, the movie actor, was asked what he was going to do on his 88’th birthday, he said,…

Putting the Garden to Bed

3 years ago

The reason that gardeners live longer is that they always have something to do, now and in the future. Now…

The Perennial Flower Garden

3 years ago

While many gardeners buy pots and pots of annuals at the local market garden, others prefer perennials because of their…

Pick Eat and Store

3 years ago

Plagiarism is copying from a single source, while research is using information from many. I research and try new ideas. …