Herbs

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

2 years ago

The Brassica Family

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

2 years ago

Garden With Ease

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

2 years ago

Community Gardens

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

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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,…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

The Perennial Flower Garden

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

3 years ago

Pick Eat and Store

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

3 years ago