So this was the last day of Summer for 2013 – the 27th of March. Sure it was a month past when Summer should end, and at 35° Celsius it was a nice one to go out on. It was a tough Summer this one, plenty of long hot days and too little rain. It … Continue reading »
Every time growing season comes around, my friends and I go crazy trying to track down and account for all of the pots and planters that we may need to start seeds and transplant older plants. We either end up buying too many or not having enough for what we need (and then we have … Continue reading »
Made your cup of coffee but left with a handful of coffee grounds? Don’t throw them away. In today’s spirit of recycling and waste-not-want-not, give them a new lease of life and put them to good and occasionally surprising use. Continue reading »
Grow figs. Eat them. Yummy! The end. Continue reading »
Landscaping is typically candy for the eye, not for the mouth. By growing the right plants, your landscaping can be as tasty as it is beautiful. If you want to infuse gustatory appeal into your outdoor shrubbery, you’ll find no shortage of delicious and attractive plants to do so. Plant these following herbs, fruits and … Continue reading »
A tale for children – Cedrick the worm goes it alone to discover waiting spent coffee riches within the compost heap! Continue reading »
Composting can be a fun activity for you and your kids if done well. On top of that, you get to teach them to be environmentally conscious individuals. In this post, we’ll be giving you a few tips on how you can encourage your kids to get into the habit of composting. The first thing … Continue reading »
Parsley is a great herb to keep in the garden, and even if you can’t stand eating it – the chooks and quail will. To start with, they get along with just about all other plants, have deep set roots that help break up the soil and bring up nutrients that others can’t reach (especially … Continue reading »
Check out this fantastic short video to hear and see why having good soil is so important for our planet. Continue reading »
