My Gardening Update...

Last time I posted pictures and a story about my efforts to build a little rock garden alongside a walkway, the response and interest was great! I go into my garden every single day – and not just once. It has become my special relaxation place, even though I don’t just sit there. There is always something to do – pick dead flowers, fix up mulch, add this there and that over there…. And I am loving...

How to Build a Rock Garden...

It it surprisingly simple to build your own rock garden – give it a try! I have always loved rock gardens. Not because I knew that they are a great addition to any landscaping, or because they can really add to colour and structure, but mainly because my grandpa built great rock gardens in the house I was born in. He constantly worked in the garden – as soon as the last frost showed up, so did my grandpa....

Tips to Grow an Easy Garden...

If you are a frequent visitor to this website, you probably already know that I love gardening. I don’t claim to be great at it – most of my gardening skills come from trial and error learning process - but that is sometimes a very good way to learn. I think that you can read all kinds of gardening books, listen and watch gardening shows, but until you actually plant things in your garden, you may not know...

10 Tips for Eco Garden...

What I am talking about here is creating ecosystem in your garden – and that means people and plants living in harmony. If that is your goal, consider the following 10 tips. The bonus in achieving this is that you will also safe yourself some work, since an organic garden will well capable of taking care of itself. . 1. Make your lawn more eco-friendly: When seeding or over-seeding, reduce the percentage of Kentucky...

The Healing Power of Herbs...

This time of the year many people are visiting garden centres and planting pretty flowers, healthy vegetables, ornamental shrubs… Nothing wrong with that, honestly! Personally, that is what I do as well. I just want to share a bit of information about herbs – and maybe you will see the benefit of actually growing a herb garden and repeaing its benefits. … For centuries, nature has supplied the human race...

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden...

These little creatures were first discovered by Spanish explorers who called them “joyas voladoras” – translation: “flying jewels”. They are really something else – beautiful to watch and admire. But they are a whole lot more than just one of nature’s wonders. Their physical capabilities are truly amazing. They can migrate at least 2000 miles from their breeding grounds to their wintering grounds. And can...

Top 10 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Winter...

Take some time this fall to tuck your garden in for the winter and you will be helping your plants to stay strong and healthy, eager to start fresh next spring. Here are the top 10 tips on what to do: 1.      All Garden Plants: Continue watering during dry spells in the fall to help roots store energy for winter, but stop fertilizing after midsummer to discourage new growth that might suffer winter damage. Any weeding...

10 Things You Can Do With Cola...

It is not just for a refreshing drink – cola has many uses, some of which I had no idea would work. But apparently – they do. If you ever got stung by a jelly fish, or needed to clean the corrosion from your car battery terminals, or wondered how to best remove blood stains from clothing – this article is for you. But I do think it can be helpful whether you encountered those situation – just in...

Helpful Tips for Your Fruits and Vegetables...

This is the time of the year when there are plenty of fruits and vegetables to choose from and to use daily. Whether you use fresh fruits and vegetables or decide you will do some preserving, having that little extra help by understanding what can help you get the most out of your fruits and vegetables will avoid waste and save you money. I have put together a list of helpful tips so that you can do just that: To ripen...

How to Save Money on Your Water Bill...

Can you believe the price of water bills these days? Depending on where you live in the United States or Cananada water bills can range from $60 per month all the way up to an astounding $180 per month! You can save quite a bit of money on your monthly water bill and put a bit more money back in your pocket through some very simple day to day actions. For the record, we all have a responsibility to put forward our best...