Creating your own compost is a terrific way to save money and help the environment. Saving Money and Helping the Environment Composting provides a host of benefits for both you and our planet including: Reduction of household waste which in turn saves you money on waste collection Reduction of fuel on transportation of household waste to landfill sites Reduction of […]
I have just completed my autumn garden tidy up, and look forward to relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book or two… Getting ahead in autumn means there is a lot less to do in March and April. However, every year differs, depending on weather conditions. Checklist Here is my checklist that is happily completed: Prune […]
Bella from ThoughtsnLife Blog recently asked me to share tips on maintaining winter interest in the garden. I am happy to oblige. Coastal Climate The following tips are based on my own gardening experiences in Donegal, Ireland which has a very mild but often wet climate, with minimal frost and little snow. Trees If you have space, consider including a tree(s) […]
It seems timely to share this seasonal post from last year. I recently learned how to decorate a Christmas wreath at our local Women’s Shed. I will share the technique with you step by step: Resources You will need: A basic straw wreath Green plastic tape Rolls of florist’s wire Metal pins Assorted foliage, including holly with berries Decorations including […]
Last spring, I removed some Wallflowers which were well past their best, making room for some new planting. All that remained in this little corner of my garden was Rosa glauca and her close friend Clematis jackmanii, with a climbing Honeysuckle and an acid yellow Achillea at the opposite side of the bed. In early summer, I added a few […]
Watching the Daisies 