Why are our Gardens so Old-fashioned?

Why are our Gardens so Old-fashioned?

Happy Christmas everyone!!! Though I am so sorry to hear about your weather.  Now: Gardens take a long time to make. And most people’s garden are probably inherited, because we mustn’t deliberately kill a live plant, however much we loathe it, must we??? Unless, of course, it’s a carrot.  Is this sufficient explanation for the … Read more

Best Short Hedge Plants – Low Maintenance

Best Short Hedge Plants – Low Maintenance

Short hedge plants can make a wonderful leafy perimeter or an ornamental centerpiece depending on your needs.  It is often assumed that hedge plants are a high-maintenance investment requiring much time and effort but there are many varieties that are fast-growing and self-sufficient.  Whether formal or informal, a short hedge plant will provide essential shelter … Read more

Astronauts return to Earth after longest stay on ISS

Astronauts return to Earth after longest stay on ISS

Two Russian astronauts, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, left the International Space Station breaking the record for the longest stay at 374 days. Kononenko also set the record for the longest cumulative time in space at 1,111 days in orbit. Nasa astronaut Tracy Dyson was also aboard the shuttle headed for Kazakhstan after spending six … Read more

Winter gardens are just sad

Winter gardens are just sad

Winter gardens are just sad I don’t find brown, lifeless plants particularly interesting. Many don’t have any notable form or shape. They’re just dead things sticking up with maybe some seeds or pods at the top. Not so interesting. Let the birds take the seeds, and what’s left? Sure, some may have a bit of … Read more

15 Begonia Rex Varieties | Types Of Rex Begonias

15 Begonia Rex Varieties | Types Of Rex Begonias

Rex Begonias, or Begonia rex-cultorum, are some of the most interesting foliage plants around. They thrive in partial sunlight, making them ideal for use as potted houseplants. There are over 4,000 varieties of Rex Begonia — some much more common than others — each boasting unique colors, patterns, and shapes. Unsurprisingly, these plants are also … Read more