Container Gardening
Container grown plants in pots, tubs and hanging baskets overflowing with flowers can certainly add appeal to our gardens. In addition to growing flowers a wide variety of vegetables and herbs can be grown in pots and conveniently placed by the kitchen door for harvesting.
ContinueHabits of a Happy Gardener
Are Gardeners creatures of habit or are we more impulsive in our horticultural activities? Perhaps it depends on the time of year or an acute awareness of the weather outside which determines our decision to venture into the garden or not. I wonder if there really are habits of “Happy Gardeners” so lets explore this possibility with our senses giving us clues.
ContinueSpring into Herbs
Perhaps you’ve experienced that fantastic feeling of sat isfaction while growing and using your own herbs. I love walking out into the garden to pick fragrant rosemary for my favourite dish of roasted potatoes, rosemary, garlic and sprinkled salt.
ContinueEasy-care House-plants
Naturally plants do not live in houses, however many people and myself included, enjoy bringing nature indoors to enhance their environment. What follows is the responsibility of ideal watering and best positioning.
ContinueAttracting birds and Observing nature
The changing colours and fallen leaves in the cooler months provide carpets of colour and an important refuge for many small creatures. Woodlouse, Centipedes, Millipedes, Ants, Spiders, Earthworms and others can be seen busily devouring decomposing matter or searching for food.
ContinueWinter in the garden
Winter presents endless possibilities for enjoyment in the garden. We all feel the cool nights and perhaps frosty mornings in our Burnett gardens, closely followed by warm and pleasant days. These are perfect for growing winter vegetables and herbs.
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