In deciding upon the site for the home vegetable garden it is well to dispose once and for all of the old idea that the garden “patch” must be an ugly spot in the home surroundings. If thoughtfully planned, carefully planted and thoroughly cared for, it may be made a beautiful and harmonious feature of [...]
Archive for May 2nd, 2010
5 Favourite Pets to Keep if You have Allergies
Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2010
We Brits are a nation of pet lovers. But what do you do if you are an animal lover and are allergic to their fluff? It’s a real nightmare: you love animals and would like to keep a pet, but the wheezing, sneezing and itchy eyes associated with pet allergies makes it impossible to have [...]
Ancient Figs Through History
Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2010
The fig tree, âFicus carica,’ possibly originated in Northern Asia according to archeological fossil records. Spanish missionaries brought it to the United States in 1520. Historical Sumerian tablets record the use and consumption of figs in 2500 BC.
In Greek mythology, the fig figures prominently as a gift of Demeter to Dionysus and as having received [...]
Garden Pests - Are They Interfering With Your Gardening Experience
Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2010
Gardening can be considered a simple process only if we can perform this task without the pests interfering and attacking our plants. These little pests even though are little in size , they are capable of causing a tremendous havoc . So it is neccessary to watch out for them.
The analogy that exists [...]
Organic Gardening Gifts Online
Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2010
Organic gardening gifts online are plentiful and, with a bit of imagination, can be found in highly unlikely places. You can, of course, give organically grown flowers - a bunch of roses or a wildflower bouquet. You can give an organic live plant, nicely displayed in a natural basket. You might even give a gift [...]
Things To Do In Michigan During The Summer
Posted by admin on May 2nd, 2010
Michigan’s growing, problematic financial future, including the decline in automotive industry jobs (not to mention the higher cost of fuel), spells financial insecurity for many Michigan families, making it harder to afford long-distance vacations and high-priced recreational activities enjoyed so much in the past. This has led me to wonder, “How do we entertain ourselves [...]