In September, with a little care, the flower garden can well be in it’s most satisfactory condition. Hopefully we should have limited our assertion to the first half of the month. After which time the work of disrobing begins. In preparation, it is recommended that many plants that don’t tolerate frost be taken up. They […]
The Classic 1980’s Victa Vortex Lawnmower Recently I had the good fortune of stumbling across a lawn mower that my neighbour was about to throw away. He had left it on the curb with a cardboard sign ‘FREE’ on it. When I first saw it my initial thought was ‘what’s wrong with it?’. Seeing as […]
What are 5 easy things to grow in the garden? Most people who want to start planting a garden but haven’t had one before need somewhere to start. Furthermore I guess the question you need to ask yourself is “What do you want to grow?” and an even better question “What are some easy things […]
European explorers first learned about popcorn from Native Americans, but there is evidence that popcorn was actually around long before that. Fossil corn pollen has been found in Mexico City dating back 80,000 years! Whatever its origins and however long it has been around, popcorn is definitely one of the most popular snack foods in […]
People always wonder what their new neighbors will be like when they move to a new house. I knew right away I’d get along with mine. Even though Kyle was almost 10 years older than me, he had a fun and goofy side that kept him young. This was no more evident than the time […]
I grew up in a urban area, with a yard made up mostly of dirt. My mother always had gardens growing, though, and everything from green beans to strawberries to lilacs peppered the dull dirt yard with color. What always intrigued me about gardening as a child, however, was not to be found anywhere in […]
Composting has been around since the beginning of time and it is one of the best ways to feed your garden organically. Basically, composting allows you to turn organic waste into rich nutrients for your garden and, while composting is a very simple process, there are some basic steps that you should follow in order […]
It can be an immensely satisfying experience to eat vegetables grown in your very own garden. Gardening is becoming more and more popular, and with the great interest today in organic foods, many people are wondering how they too can get in on the act of growing their own vegetables at home. Starting a vegetable […]
In late spring and early summer, expect to see the irises begin to bloom. Many people believe that nothing can match the beauty of an iris. They come in bright, alive colors – in wide range as well – and they are one of the first perennials (plants that come back year after year) to […]