We seem to be in the middle of a heatwave here in the UK, temperatures are soaring here and now after the damaging wind in Spring we have high temperature and no rain! The weather is never right for us gardeners though is it? No rain means I have to water most evenings! Any way... Continue Reading →
Mowing Time in PA
...and I thought last year my cleated tennis shoes would do the job on my multi-acre hillside, especially with a new self-propelled push mower. Not so! Even the propellation (is that a word?!) wasn't enough for this little girl. I used to watch my dad mow this entire yard, with seemingly little effort. Then he'd... Continue Reading →
Last Rose of Summer
Just about anywhere in the continental United States roses are still in bloom. However, in many places it may not be long until the last rose of summer appears. Meanwhile there is lots of work for the serious rose gardener to prepare this queen of the garden scene to endure the winter and bloom again... Continue Reading →
Gardening Gloves for Women
One of the great things about gardening is that it’s enjoyable for both men and women. The only difference being that men commonly plant stuff they can eat, whereas women like planting flowers. Well, I guess that’s not the only difference. Women also enjoy wearing gardening gloves for women, while men, on the other hand,... Continue Reading →
Leather Gardening Gloves
If given the opportunity to choose between gardening gloves made from different materials, who’s going to go with anything other than leather? Leather gardening gloves have been proven time and again to last longer and perform better than any other type of gardening glove, which is probably why real gardeners almost always use them. Of... Continue Reading →