Winter might be a bit of a hard time for us with the wet and cold but at least we can get warm & dry by putting on dry clothing or lighting a fire. If you were a plant stuck in a pot or in a garden there is nothing you could do to combat […]
Loquat For many years I have been collecting various fruiting trees, vines, bushes and currently have a modest collection, which is only limited by the room I have for planting or container space. When I come across a specimen that appears to be of interest I will obtain a plant and grow it in a […]
We should ask ourselves the question, ‘Why do we garden’? Is it because it gives us an excuse to get outdoors away from the hustle and bustle of our day to day lives? Is it because once outside we want to look like we are doing something constructive rather than just wandering around aimlessly? (Bit […]
Gardeners can spend a lot of time and money combating diseases in their gardens. Many of the conventional chemical sprays can be likened to many medications put out by the pharmacy industry; in so much as they give temporary relief without curing the cause. In fact it is my strong belief that many of the […]
