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BlueBerries - are high in antioxidants, low in calories and sodium, contains no cholesterol and is high in fibre, folic acid, carotenoids, as well as vitamins C ( about 25mg/100g), A and B. A major component of the fibre is pectin, which is known for its ability to lower blood cholesterol. The juice from fresh [...]
A weathervane is a simple device indicating wind direction. It is a moveable device that, when attached to a rooftop or other elevated object, clearly and easily shows the direction of the wind. The devices original name is a wind vane, for obvious reasons, and purists today will still refer to it as such. [...]
As we move into summer the garden will be coming into full bloom. Remember and dead head the flowers. Not sure why you should be doing this? When a flower dies the plant puts all its energy into making seeds. Plants are just like animals, they are driven to reproduce. [...]
If you’re looking to add a melodious sound to your garden while leading rain water down to your rain barrel or decorative ceramic bowl, then look no further; a rain chain may be the unique item you’re looking for. Rain chains are chain links with decorative trinkets or cups attached to them that allow [...]
There have been countless ideas on how to prevent topsoil erosion. Knowing how to stop topsoil erosion could be some very useful information, especially if you have a garden on a slope. For anyone who has such a garden, or anyone who has ever tried to stop topsoil erosion on a slope, this information could [...]
A hobby that many people try because they perceive it to be calm and restful is growing and cultivating a bonsai tree. They buy some shaping tools and a young bonsai tree, and begin. In a short time they experience disappointment as their best efforts result in failure, and perhaps even the death [...]
For anyone that needs to mow the lawn on a frequent basis throughout the summer season will start to long for one of those riding lawn mowers. These resemble a small tractor type unit and are ideal for anyone with a acre plus to keep neat and tidy.
Electrical models of these ridable mowers are [...]
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Last time we wrote we said that the garden and the farmers crops needed rain,well not any more! since then we have had a complete weekend of torrential rain, enough for the whole month. We were then lulled into a false sense of security by getting two blistering days of sun which was absolutely [...]
Rusty, our crazy dog is sporting yet another new bandanna, that he wears all the time in the garden and people are always stopping us out on our walks, saying how cool and cute he looks. Must take after me, hey.
This began as a joke as none of us knew what to bring him back [...]
Everyone knows that fresh foods have more flavor than dried, frozen or canned foods. What better way to enjoy the most flavorful dishes possible than to use herbs grown on your patio or windowsill? Herb gardens are the perfect way to add that extra punch to your foods.
Herb gardens are gardens used to grow herbs [...]