Gardening
Indoor plants: A garden for all seasons
The comfort of indoors is certainly a draw on cold days and the urge to hibernate can be strong. But whether we realise it or not, it is in our makeup to want and indeed need regular nature connection.
Gardening
What your weeds are telling you
Plants tell stories and the abundant weeds that clothe the soil here have much to say.
Gardening
The broad appeal of the humble broad bean
Broad beans are foolproof, good value for money and add vibrancy and fresh scents to your garden.
Gardening
A little help from my friends
As a kid, I vividly remember how the sight of roaming chooks in her ornamental garden would ruffle my Mum’s feathers.
Gardening
The heat is on
I love the way a brick wall soaks up heat, holding it fast all day, then radiating it out into the air as the evening cools.
Gardening
MAKING EVERY DROP OF WATER COUNT
If you’re unsure watering is needed, check the top 5cm of the soil.
Gardening
GARDENING: I GET IT NOW
He warned me when we bought our house about the size of the garden and the amount of work it would take. I didn’t believe him, of course. I do now.
