Hi all – This guest post is brought to us by Amy, and the topic is all about coffee grounds for the garden. Enjoy – Shane. An Opportunity Awaits! Millions of pots of coffee and tea are brewed everyday. And where do the tons of coffee grounds and tea bags go? They go into the … Continue reading »
Plum Trees in Springtime I had to get something out about the sight that greeted me last weekend; a glorious day so close to Spring with Plum trees bursting into flower. Bees could be heard from 5 meters, so hungry were they to welcome the new season. These trees have been sitting in a coffee compost over … Continue reading »
Hi all – This guest post is a real treat, how some home owners are taking their commitment to sustainability very seriously, by investing in off the grid technologies and techniques. Enjoy – Shane. Living Off the Grid When we say a home is off-the-grid, we mean that it is 100%, or close to 100%, energy … Continue reading »
A great surprise late Winter’s day, for a bee had come my way He settled on a dark green leaf, then turned his head towards the treat These crisp and dainty yellow flowers A flower tower Broccoli power! A happy bee and me And on a different day, more came my way… And still for … Continue reading »
Coffee Grounds: Natural Rodent Repellent? You may want to live green, but how far are you willing to go when it comes to protecting the beauty of nature? Are you willing to live side-by-side with rodents, for example? Rodents have been around homes since the beginning of time with the promise of easy pickings, and … Continue reading »
Returning Waste Back Into the Ground For those of you that regularly follow this blog (and why not!), you would know how much more productive my garden has become these past 12 months or so. One of the reasons for this is because the soil is in excellent condition, and to get that condition requires large quantities … Continue reading »
