Bloggers manage in the Heat
January 31, 2009
I haven’t been on the computer much during that heatwave…apart from the threat of ability blackouts it’s just to hot for the computers to manage with the heat!Early AM visits to some local (SA and Vic) blogs have shown some intelligent ways folks are coping in the heat.Aldrum by in Melbourne has b…
Garden Design: How to Choose and Place Garden Art in Your Backyard
January 30, 2009
Your backyard should relax and refresh you, but it should plus delight you!Choosing garden art that reflects your personality and makes you feel good is an vital key to creating the ultimate backyard.Art can mean many things to many public but basically there are 3 types:1. Formal Art Think larger s…
Gardening Products for Your Vegetable Garden
January 30, 2009
With all the products available these days from home gardening center, farm-cooperatives and even local farmers (like manure etc.), it will not take much to create the perfect environment for your vegetable patch and/or backyard produce garden.
These ‘gardens’ or patches are typically smaller …
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 4
January 28, 2009
Slight slopes, facing east or south are considered best for backyard vegetable gardens. whether you do choose to give it some shelter, using a back-building wall of fence to shelter, it from the elements will go a enlarged way to protect your young plants and garden-in-the-making.
To get it off to…
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 2
January 26, 2009
Pick a spot for your vegetable garden that is easy to get to and that gets some sunlight all through the day. Plants need sun and water, as well as good soil to grow and thrive. Try to create an environment most conducive to these requirements. Stack all odds in favor of the plant growth and you ar…
Misty Morn…
January 25, 2009
Scarecrow’s Log: 25:01:2009:Misty Morn That was Saturday…that was our ‘hint’ of rain for the week…it didn’t even register in the rain gauge. Now we are headed for a heatwave with temperatures around 41C (105F) all week.Temperatures that week:Lowest Min 12.1CHighest Max 37.4CRain…”Trace” I harv…
The Best Spot for Your Vegetable Garden Part 1
January 23, 2009
There are many opinions as to where the best or ‘perfect’ spot for a garden should be. It does not have to be ‘hidden’ away or the most unsightly spot on your property.
If it is well planned, laid out, positioned and cared for, it can add quite some ambience to your dwellings. There is not…