Lunar God

13/03/2018

$15K to grow gardening programs for schools, seniors
Backyard Growers' Lepionka receives standing ovation at Zakim Dinner.
Lenny Zakim (1953-1999), a Jewish boy from New Jersey who became a New England grassroots legend, died young. But the changes he made in his short life continue to change lives in this corner of the world he came to call home.

13/03/2018

Gardening and the reasons why you should get down and dirty
We've all seen headlines espousing the physical and mental health benefits of getting out into the garden.
Landscape designer Carolyn Blackman said she believed many non-gardeners inherited a dislike of the pursuit from their parents.
She said they might, as children, have heard their parents sigh and say "the lawn needs mowing" or "the roses need pruning".

12/03/2018

Where should you put your garden? It’s suggested that you choose a place that gets the most sun throughout the day. Avoid areas near large trees with wide-spreading roots and low areas that might flood or retain too much water.

Where should you put your garden? It's suggested that you choose a place that gets the most sun throughout the day. Avoid areas near large trees with wide-spreading roots and

12/03/2018

Raised bed gardens, tiny plots, container gardening, and other techniques help you grow more in less space. Here are 5 tips to make your harvest bountiful—plus, a garden plot design.

Raised bed gardens, tiny plots, container gardening, and other techniques help you grow more in less space. Here are 5 tips to make your harvest bountiful—plus, a garden plot design. 1. RAISE

03/02/2018

MOWING YOUR LAWN

It can be tempting to keep your grass short but tall grass makes for a much healthier lawn. Try to avoid cutting it below two inches (5cm) as the ideal length in terms of having healthy grass is around three inches (7cm). When you’re cutting the grass, you want to be removing not much more than ⅓ of the blade of grass, as trimming any further than this can seriously damage your grass.

The sanctity and importance of the common garden lawn often gets overlooked on gardening blogs; as keeping a garden lawn in shape is often not considered rocket science when compared with planting

03/02/2018

Provide Water

All living creatures need water, which is easy to provide in a garden setting by means of a pond, fountain, or birdbath. Be aware, however, that butterflies can’t use an ordinary birdbath because it’s too deep for them. What you can do instead is provide a large saucer, such as those used under large plant pots, and fill it with moist sand. The butterflies will then have a place to land and drink without getting overly wet.

As natural habitats are replaced by developed land, many species of birds and butterflies become increasingly reliant on the space gardeners provide for them. Here are the basics for creating

03/02/2018

Work That Soil

Work the soil well, especially if you haven’t done so earlier in the season. Vegetables prefer soil that is free of lumps or stones, and is rich in organic matter.

If you haven’t yet planted a vegetable garden, don’t worry. Summer-planted gardens grow well because the soil is warm and the risk of frost is long past. Follow these basics

03/02/2018

Find That Special Plant Online

In the days before the Internet, gardeners had to search high and low for unusual plants. Now even the smallest growers are likely to have websites, and performing a quick search of the Internet can turn up dozens of sources for plants you’d given up on finding. To have the greatest chance of success, try doing separate searches using the botanical name and then the common name of the plant you want. If it’s a specific variety you want, include that in your search terms, too.

Turn your backyard into an outdoor oasis with these tips for picking, planting, and caring for outdoor plants. Pick the Right Plants Landscape and professional gardeners know that plants that

02/02/2018

The typical slow cooker is made up of two parts. Inside is the glazed ceramic or porcelain pot, which rests in a metal container with a controlled heating element.

Imagine arriving home after a long day at work to a hot meal ready and waiting for you (without having to hire a housekeeper). Let a slow cooker prepare dinner for you while you’re at work.

02/02/2018

Let's start with a brief description of what each type of paint is.

If you’re interested in taking up painting, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is what type of paint you’d like to try first. For fine art painting, two of the key types of paint are acrylic and oil paint.

01/02/2018

Arsenal have reportedly had a last-ditch attempt at signing West Brom's Jonny Evans rejected, and the Northern Irish international is now set to stay at the Hawthorns for the remainder of the season.

01/02/2018

The Dutchman Max Verstappen put on his charro hat when he won the Mexican Grand Prix, but the Briton Lewia Hamilton put on the king's costume.