The simple backyard shed is no longer just a storage place for tools and lawnmowers. Sheds now also fall under the category of workshop, fitness gym, cubby house, home office and of course, the man cave. While size can limit where your dreams can take you, the bigger the shed the greater the possibilities for… Read More »
A remarkable clifftop garden in Sydney’s Vaucluse has won the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects NSW Award of Excellence in the Gardens category. The annual awards celebrate the growing impact of landscape architecture and recognises projects that stand out for their innovative approach. Winners were announced at a virtual event on June 17, with this… Read More »
Cold weather is not that inspiring when it comes to celebration but with the winter solstice upon us there is great cause for celebration. Solstice is the day the sun is at its lowest point in our southern sky making June 21 the shortest day and the longest night. Celebrating the solstice in the garden… Read More »
Trees and shrubs are classified as either evergreen or deciduous. A deciduous tree loses its leaves in the fall and new leaves appear in the spring. The term “evergreen” describes trees that retain their color throughout the year, and are often able to endure cold weather and dry seasons. Evergreen trees can be either broadleaf… Read More »
Eating several servings of vegetables daily is a priority for a healthy diet. But instead of always having to run to the supermarket or local farm stand to see what looks good, why not start growing your own produce at home? Creating a vegetable garden in your own backyard (or even in window boxes, if… Read More »
Gardening? Learn how (and why) to grow the gentian flower at home. This is the year… your garden will be perfect. It will put all your other efforts to shame and bring you daily joy as you eat from it, bring its wonderful smells inside, enjoy its beauty… and perhaps even use its natural powers… Read More »