October 2004 - Archive

What's Hot in Winter Wonderland
It’s that time when us gardeners can have a change and think about decorating the inside of our home rather than the outside. If you think its too soon to start thinking about your Christmas look you may be in risk of missing out on all the new products and to wet your appetite here’s the low down of what the best dressed Christmas displays will be wearing this season.

Digging for Victory
Seeing the farm machinery ploughing the fields is a timely reminder that it’s time to think about preparing the soil ready for planting and sowing next spring. Just like the farmers, we gardeners are keen to give our plants the best start possible and like most good things that means plenty of preparation.

Berried Treasure
It’s that time of year again, time to admire Mother Nature’s fantastic treasure trove of berries, many of which are produced from some of our most reliable garden plants.

Feeding Wild Birds
Providing a constant supply of fresh food and water in your garden can literally make the difference between life and death for countless wild birds as they bid to survive the winter ahead. If that’s not reward enough in itself, well placed feeders and bathing quarters can provide much entertainment to us indoors as we observe our feathered friends enjoying the facilities we’ve provided.