Recreating the Garden at Auschwitz

Recreating the Garden at Auschwitz

I don’t recall ever seeing a garden so prominent in a movie, with most of the scenes set in the garden, as in the Oscar-nominated film The Zone of Interest.  There’s even a long scene, shown above, of the homeowner/gardener naming each plant as she gives a tour of the garden. It’s all the more … Read more

Compost – Organic Recycling is Gaining Ground

Compost – Organic Recycling is Gaining Ground

This article contains affiliate links.  source: Flickr By some estimates, 30 percent of materials going into U.S. landfills could be repurposed. I don’t mean boxes and containers. I’m talking about living things. Or, more accurately, once living things. Food, plants, dried leaves, inedible produce and other organic materials can make your gardening and farming efforts, … Read more

Can Intense Workouts Cause Rhabdomyolysis? What To Know

Can Intense Workouts Cause Rhabdomyolysis? What To Know

Over the weekend, Tufts University announced that 12 players on the men’s lacrosse team had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a rare but serious condition where your muscles break down. Some of the athletes are now in the hospital for the condition, which can lead to disability and death if not properly addressed. The affected players … Read more

Trump Media stock hits new low after DJT lockup lifts

Trump Media stock hits new low after DJT lockup lifts

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media sank Monday to their lowest price since 2021, days after majority owner Donald Trump and other company insiders got the green light to start selling their stakes in the Truth Social operator. The stock, which appears as DJT on the Nasdaq, dropped more than … Read more

Sir Roy Strong’s Garden at The Laskett

Sir Roy Strong’s Garden at The Laskett

We live fairly near The Laskett. So seeing it was open, we thought we’d have an afternoon out and went to visit. And we took lots of photos – so thanks to Charles for his contributions. Introduction Sir Roy has donated the place to Perennial, the Gardeners’ Benevolent Fund, after rejection by the National Trust. … Read more

Harvesting the Rain

Harvesting the Rain

It’s raining. Again. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac and AccuWeather, the theme of SOURCE: weather4kids.wikispaces.com Summer 2016 is above normal rainfall and heat. The rain will enable crops and gardens to flourish but it will also bring flooding and provide opportunities for many batches of mosquitoes. Putting this free resource to work for you … Read more