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.

A loquat by any other name

Tips for growing loquats in your backyard.

MAKING EVERY DROP OF WATER COUNT

If you’re unsure watering is needed, check the top 5cm of the soil.

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.

VIVE LA DIFFERENCE IN THE GARDEN

It was the web of life in action. And it showed that the more connections we put in place, the greater the resilience of our little ecosystems.

THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING BURIED TIME CAPSULE

About ten years ago, my youngest and I buried a time capsule in the back garden, using what I thought was a sturdy plastic container.

THE GREAT COVER-UP

Now is the time to see to another critical task - locking moisture and nourishment in the garden's soil to support the plants through the growing season. 

DOES MY GARDEN HATE ME?

I’ve done me some research and I’ve decided: If you can’t beat ‘em, smother ‘em.

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#123 October 2026

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