There seems to be much debate over when is the best time to water the garden. Some say morning is best …. others say evening is their choice. So what’s right? Does it really matter anyway? Well I will set the record straight now … I never water at night,...
With Olympic fever in the air, it’s hard not to get a little wrapped up in the patriotism of a nation winning gold. It makes me proud to be an Aussie when I see the winners up on the podium receiving their medals. Now, I’m not a swimmer or runner and I can’t throw a...
I had to replace the electronic ignition on my gas oven today and when the repairman came out and saw that my oven was 12 years old, he was astounded that I hadn’t had someone out before now. “People with ovens this old have usually replaced the ignition maybe 2 or 3...
I cringed recently as I drove by a sign near my house announcing that it was time again for this year’s garden competition. Perhaps it’s due to the visits I’ve had to some extravagant gardens that seem beyond the reach of the normal gardener … or maybe I just...
“Those who think they have no time for healthy eating, will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley The quote is coming from the self-confessed “half man-half hedge”, Costa Geordiadis, presenter of ABC’s Gardening Australia program. I’m...