Barcelona has some real jewels to explore and we're not talking about the historical architecture, museums and art galleries. It has a wealth of gardens and parks that are open to everyone and free to enter, offering a place of space and beauty in the cosmopolitan and modern city. You can spend a whole day just discovering the gardens of Barcelona alone without even looking at any other places of interest.Up on Montjuc Mountain you'll find more...more
Many don't believe it but even in the tiniest backyard, roof garden, paved patio or even a balcony, you can create a beautiful natural space with organic container gardening. People who have a bigger yard also use containers for sensitive plants that need to be brought indoors in the winter. Container gardens are for most everybody thriving and productive organic vegetable gardens dont just happen. They are the result of planning, preparation and...more
Money And The Garden Of Eden Starting with the disclaimer that this is a purely secular set of observations having nothing to do with religion, I would like to bypass all the theological controversy and bigoted opinions of those who should know better with the assertion that something actually 'did go wrong' within the human psyche, and this schism, which undeniably destroyed a pre-existing harmonious and joyous relationship with nature, happened precisely with the concurrence of agriculture.And it is agriculture I would like to focus the blame on, for if money is the root of all evil, then agriculture is the root of all money. It is true, is it not, that agriculture is the harbinger of civilization? Therefore, whatever civilization has bequeathed to us ultimately can be found in the implementation of agriculture. That is to say that literally- language, the mastery of fire, tool making, just to name a few technologies- have only a small role in the development and rise of civilization. On the other hand, civilization would be impossible without agriculture. (By the way, 'civilization' by its root roughly just means 'urbanization'.)When heard, the word civilization is...more
Where to Buy the Best Garden Awnings For Less Patio and garden awnings are not only practical, but aesthetically pleasing to the eye, adding overall value to your property. They are great for garden parties or barbeques and provide that little spot of shelter from sun or rain.Patio awnings are great for keeping the heat off, and have been...more
garden benches are used to make more than one person sit together and relax. The placement of the garden benches is a key here as it can enhance its usage. The benches should be placed at the favorite place of your garden to provide a good view sitting on them. If you have a flower bed or a vegetable patch, place the benches at those places so that...more
Spring will be coming soon, and those of you buying condos, townhomes, or even single family homes where it is not possible to have a large garden may be disappointed in your lack of space for growing fresh vegetables. However, it is possible to have an impressive garden in a small area if you choose and space your plants with care and/or do some container gardening. Fresh vegetables could be easily available to you if you put some thought in your garden arrangements.You need to start with good soil, sunlight and water. If you're container gardening, you'll likely be getting all your soil from the local nursery. If you've got a small plot of land, however, you may find that a generous mixture of high-quality soil will help your plants get the start they need. Sun-loving plants need at least 6 hours a day of sunlight, so it is best to make sure that these are advantageously placed and that shade loving plants have the greater share of any area that does not get sun so much. While rain may help moisturize your plants, you must ensure that they get a steady supply when there is no rain or shelter them from too much water if you experience a deluge!If you have space for a garden on...more
Pansies, a short lived perennial, are members of the viola family. Pansies have the characteristic cat face markings on the flower's five petals. Violas are the same flower without those markings. Pansies bloom from very early spring until the...more
Spending time in your garden has become an event that everyone loves to do and you will want to ensure that it looks great. Garden decorations and ornaments have come a long way over the last few years. You can now purchase some amazing looking...more
The Busch gardens are located about an hour and a half from heart of Florida City. The park is one of the oldest in the US which was built on an African animals theme. Many African countries are portrayed on the backdrop of the African environment. A...more
Why Need a Gardener if You Have a Lawn Mower Machine Although humans are the ones responsible in creating materials things such as machines, robots and vehicles, there are still lots of things that man can no longer do. It is a fact that as we...more
What You Need to Look for When Choosing a Garden Tiller Using a garden tiller can really save you a lot of time when working in the yard. It makes turning over and loosening soil easy work and can literally save you hours with each and every...more
The concept of a living soil is new to most gardeners but not new at all to mother nature. In nature, living soil organisms like mycorrhizae fungi and nitrogen fixing bacteria are cornerstones of natural growing. Mycorrhizae are a group of fungi that...more