October in the Flower Garden – Preparing for Winter

Posted on: 14 October, 2004

A very busy time begins in the garden as the summer and autumn flowers fade. Although much depends upon the weather, the time is ... quickly when we must put ... in order for the winter A very busy time begins in the garden as the summer and autumn flowers fade. Although much depends upon the weather, the time is approaching quickly when we must put everything in order for the winter. In my part of the country, Halloween, at the end of the month, usually is heralded in with snow and cold temperatures. The whole flower garden should be...

MOSQUITO FARMS? IS THAT WHAT WATER GARDENS ARE?

Posted on: 04 October, 2004

Author: Scottie Johnson

What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people ar What is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people are drawn to water gardens. But when you think about adding a water feature to your garden, you are torn, because you know that a charming pond...

A house is not a Home without a Gnome

Posted on: 09 August, 2004

When ... by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an ... of disgust while ... how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in th When confronted by a garden gnome the common reaction is to hold up your hands in horror and utter an expression of disgust while wondering how anyone can bear to allow such a creature to remain in their backyard. On the other hand we are told on good authority that the gnome population of Southern Germany is close on four million and,...

Asthma Friendly Gardens

Posted on: 29 July, 2004

Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom ... studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last ... of ... have a much greater chance of dev Asthma Friendly Gardens Tom OgrenRecent studies have shown that babies born to mothers who were exposed to high levels of pollen in their last trimester of pregnancy have a much greater chance of developing asthma. One of the main keys with asthma prevention is avoidance.When you have asthma the typical garden is not a very friendly place at all. There are mold spores to contend with...

A Dozen Tips for Producing Low Allergy Gardens

Posted on: 29 July, 2004

Author: Thomas Ogren

A Dozen Tips for ... ... GardensÓ Thomas Leo ... we plant often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those near us. A ... male tree in our own yard A Dozen Tips for Producing Low-Allergy GardensÓ Thomas Leo OgrenWhat we plant often has a direct effect on our own health and the health of those near us. A pollen-producing male tree in our own yard will easily expose us to ten times more pollen than would a similar tree growing just down the block. This can be compared to second-hand smoke. It is...

The Journal of a Gardener in Tuscany - July 2004

Posted on: 27 July, 2004

Author: R A E Mayhew

The Journal of a Gardener in ... 27th 2004 The second half of summer, also known as the dog days of summer, are upon us and while parts of the garden ... others ... They are called The Journal of a Gardener in TuscanyJuly 27th 2004 The second half of summer, also known as the dog days of summer, are upon us and while parts of the garden flourish, others struggle. They are called the dog days as in ancient Greece at this time of year the brightest star in the sky was Sirius, and it was thought the brightness...