Environmental Issues
What is Southern blight?
Southern blight is the common name for an illness due to the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. Other names for this illness include crown rot and white mould. It’s an illness problem only in warm climates. In recent times nonetheless, situations of the illness that’s present in both warm and cool climates And the fungus will overwinter [...]
Going Green With Nappies
Many mothers hooked on material diapers have discovered that the material diapers essentially work more effectively than disposables…no more leaks on clothing, backed up by knowing you are doing the world good by utilizing fabric and not making rubbish heap.
Gardening Tips
Old windows – don’t throw stones – make yourself a Greenhouse!
Constructing a Cold Frame? Keep your eyes peeled for someone local who’s having double glazing installed. If you can get hold of some of the old window panes which are about to be discarded and sent to landfill, you will save yourself a fair amount of money! These “lights” or window panes will end up [...]
Decks, balconies and patios
The great thing about having somewhere firm underfoot is that you can keep the area clean for sitting, eating, drinking, sunbathing….. Decks, balconies and patios can be just as green, colourful and scented as any other part of a garden, and there are beautiful containers of every size, shape, colour and material to be found [...]
Money Saving Gardening Ideas
Old windows – don’t throw stones – make yourself a Greenhouse!
MYO Greenhouse!
Constructing a Cold Frame? Keep your eyes peeled for someone local who’s having double glazing installed. If you can get hold of some of the old window panes which are about to be discarded and sent to landfill, you will save yourself a fair amount of money!
These “lights” or window panes will end up on your new frame sloping from back to front so that the rain can run down. You’ll also need some wood. Chances are some old pallet wood or scrap will do the trick, as long as they’re around six inches wide. [Read More...]
