Month: September 2009
Raised Beds – Grow your own vegetables in the smallest of spaces
15 September 2009 - Jack GardenerDo you dream of picking fresh herbs and lettuce in your garden…… Do you want to eat organic but cannot afford to pay the astronomical prices of the supermarkets? Growing your own fruit and veg is the answer! Raised beds enable you to produce meaningful crops in even the smallest of gardens. Many of the […]
Handy weeding tools for the mature gardener
11 September 2009 - Jack GardenerDo you love gardening but are beginning to struggle with the upkeep of your garden because of your mobility? As we get older our appreciation for a freshly pruned tree or a weed free patio grows but unfortunately our ability to complete these tasks pain free begins to diminish. Fear not – with some thoughtful […]
Show me the honey : Beekeeping Equipment
9 September 2009 - Jack GardenerImagine some freshly baked bread, lightly toasted and smothered in beautiful sweet honey………. Now imagine that you have collected the honey from your very own bees. Mmmmmmm .. Even better! More and more people are taking on the challenge of beekeeping and reaping the benefits of their own homegrown produce. An average bee colony will […]
Finding the perfect garden hammock
4 September 2009 - Jack GardenerPicture a warm summers afternoon, imagine yourself gently drifting into a lovely sleep in your own back garden as you sway from side to side in a comfortable luxurious hammock. More and more people are choosing hammocks over conventional sun loungers for the ultimate relaxation in their garden. As well as using your hammock in […]