The Brassica Family
Diogenes, a famous Greek philosopher, chose a life of poverty, living on the streets of Athens. One night as he…
Garden With Ease
A young homeowner went to a small local garden centre to get some garden tools. As he left, he said,…
Community Gardens
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
A keen, young District Agriculturist was talking to an old farmer about some new ways of increasing his yield. After…
Gardening and the Environment
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
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
The reason that gardeners live longer is that they always have something to do, now and in the future. Now…
The Perennial Flower Garden
While many gardeners buy pots and pots of annuals at the local market garden, others prefer perennials because of their…
Pick Eat and Store
Plagiarism is copying from a single source, while research is using information from many. I research and try new ideas. …