Archive for July 24th, 2008
Viva Al Fresco
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Patio passion kicked off in the early 1970s. Higher wages, shorter working hours and the birth of the package holiday introduced many people to the delights of Spanish costas. For the first time, eyes were opened to the possibilities of outdoor living and especially outdoor eating, a previously unheard of pastime.
The humble suburban terrace soon […]
Garden Barbecues
Thursday, July 24th, 2008The actual word barbecue means “large wooden or iron framework for smoking or broiling” or “an open air party at which animals are roasted whole”. Modern barbecues developed in the United States in the early 1700s bit it was not until the 1950s that America went barbecue crazy. It was also at about this same […]
Mulching For Free
Thursday, July 24th, 2008I’m sure that if you are reading this, you have used some form of mulch during your gardening career. However, you probably didn’t know that there are many other options for organic mulching that you can explore. These days, many gardeners are discovering new sources of free mulch that has been there all along; an […]
Container Gardening Tips
Thursday, July 24th, 2008Container gardens can create a natural sanctuary in a busy city street, along rooftops or on balconies. You can easily accentuate the welcoming look of a deck or patio with colourful pots of annuals, or fill your window boxes with beautiful shrub roses or any number of small perennials. Whether you arrange your pots in […]
