12 Tips for a “Greener” Garden
by Leslie Cox; Sunday, December 29, 2013
It is resolution time with a New Year just around the corner. But to heck with promises of being on top of the housework and laundry! I always focus on the changes I want to make in my garden. It is a question of priorities. And greening the garden should be at the very top of the list.
As gardeners, we are truly on the front line of experiencing climate change. Just working in the soil, growing our food and tending to our plants exposes us to the vulgarities of our local weather patterns.
So what can we do to help our little patch of the planet? Here are twelve tips to make your garden a “greener” space.
Countdown to Christmas!
by Leslie Cox; Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013
I love Christmas! It is the only part of winter I do love. And the week before Christmas Eve is when I start to get really excited about Christmas.
I know I am lucky. My sister, brother and I had a mom who worked hard to make Christmas special for us. The house was always decorated in keeping with the season. Christmas cards were written and received. The aroma of Christmas baking filled the house almost every day for at least a week. The albums of Christmas music were played on the stereo every night during dinner.
Word of the Week
by Leslie Cox; Friday, December 13, 2013
Today is Friday the 13th!
If you are one of those millions of people who fear this day, there is a word for you: friggatriskaidekaphobic.
friggastriskaidekaphobia – (n) fear of Friday the 13th
Word of the Week
by Leslie Cox; Saturday, November 30, 2013
In autumn, the leaves on many deciduous trees change colour…then they die and typically fall off. But if you look around, you may see some dead leaves still hanging onto branches. These are called marcescent (mar-SES-ent) leaves.
marcescence – (n) retains withered plant parts such as leaves and seed pods that are typically shed at the end of the growing season
Did you know…?
by Leslie Cox; Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Ever wondered if snails have a built-in homing instinct?
Are you one of those gardeners who cannot kill a slug or snail? Do you resort to physically moving them out of your yard? (Hopefully not into your neighbour’s yard!) If you do move the snails from your garden then this article is for you.
