Tag: Bees
Who Loves Borage ?
Borage Borago officinalis, also known as starflower, bee bush, bee bread and bugloss. The bright blue star shaped flowers make this herb one of what I think is the prettiest in the garden. This herb is a hardy annual and of the flowering plant family Boraginaceae, and is native to northern Europe. Who loves borage? […]
Basic and very Useful Gardening Tools
Gardening is good for the soul, and one of the most enjoyable activities to do. But every gardener needs useful gardening tools to make their gardening experience as stress free as possible. Following are some basic useful gardening tools every gardener should have. Useful gardening Tools A shovel is a must in any garden, it’s worth […]
The Wonderful Life of Honey Bees
I love honey bees, and I could sit in my garden all day watching the honey bees going about their business. Pollinating the flowers and collecting nectar to take back to their hives to turn into honey. Honey Bees are just such a cool insect and deserve a lot of respect. Australia has the healthiest […]
A Guide To Companion Planting in Your Garden
Here is a guide to companion plants for your garden. This is intended as a guide only. I have found that trail and error is a good way to sort out who likes who in the garden. I also recommend getting a copy of a Jackie Frenches Companion Planting book, its full of great bits […]
Keeping Chickens In Your Backyard Garden
Chickens are a great hardworking friendly pet to have in your backyard. And they are classified as a micro livestock pet which you can keep in your back yard. Chickens in Your Backyard Are The Sustainable Pet They are great for…. Fresh eggs Kitchen meat scrap waste great fertilizers Organic pest controllers Companionable pets with […]
Pictures of Backyard Chicken Breeds
This is pictures of backyard chicken breeds. They are all quirky in their own way. Love what you grow, and enjoy.
The Beauty of the Fragrant Garden
Why a fragrant garden? Instead of just having a visually pleasing garden, fragrance can add another element to the experience of the garden. It doesn’t matter what size garden area you have there is always room for fragrant plants. Imagine sitting in the peace of your garden eyes closed breathing in all the delightful scents […]
Some Garden Secrets Part 1
This is a quick collection of thoughts, ideas and facts that I’ve put together when I’ve been pottering in the garden restoring my soul. So hopefully you’ll find something useful. Ant colonies range from simple groups to more complex societies made up of millions. Most species are harmless and are useful good bugs to have […]