Archive for the 'Gardeners Shed' Category



Facts Today

Published on September 19, 2009

I was thinking of a few things that have happend in the last little while. This shouldn’t bore you - it’s meant to be engaging and useful. Energize your camping trips and feel secure while you’re gone.
Camping Gear
We went up to the mountains to camp a while ago. The family was supposed to drive to […]


How to Conquer Caterpillars

Published on May 12, 2008

Butterflies, especially the colourfully marked types are very pretty to watch as the undulate through the summer breezes but there are certain varieties that can cause losses in your vegetable garden.
The cabbage white butterfly
The main culprit is the cabbage white butterfly which is mostly attracted to a chemical emitted from the leaves of brassicas. The […]


How to Choose or Grow the Perfect Tomato

Published on April 5, 2008

The best part of summer is a fresh, sun-warmed red juicy vine
ripened tomato. Depending on where you live this can be a long
or short season.
So how do you pick a tomato in your local store? One important
trait is its smell. If it looks like a tomato and smells like a
tomato, it is a good tomato […]