Stalking on Eggshells This cracking idea recycles eggshells, transforming them from kitchen refuse into nutrient-rich eco-containers for growing flowers from seed. You will need: Cleaned and dry eggshell halves Egg carton Potting soil Teaspoon Spray bottle filled with water A long needle or pin Flower seeds such as marigolds, cosmos, cornflowers, nasturtiums, pansies and …
The Nelson Mandela Rose The latest must-have rose for your garden has to be the bright orange Nelson Mandela rose launched last year for the centenary celebrations of the iconic man’s life. The ‘Nelson Mandela’ is a fiery orange-red floribunda Eco Chic rose. It is a tall rose that matures into a stately bush, covered with …
Easter flowers Get ready for Easter with a flower arrangement the kids will love. We used a tall container for this Easter nest, but you can use anything you have in the house. You will need A small block floral foam A selection of flowers, we used light pink roses Straw or long grass Chocolate …
How to keep your orchids alive indoors Anyone can grow orchids indoors; you don’t need to live in the tropics or have the luxury of a greenhouse, and there are plenty of options that will give you a beautiful display of flowering orchids year round. Orchids grown in the home during the colder months …
Go Greek with herbs Traditional Greek cuisine goes back some 4000 years, with the world’s first cookbook written by Archestratos in 320 BC. Greek cuisine is as accessible today as it probably was thousands of years ago. Not surprisingly, the herb most favoured in Greek cuisine is oregano, along with mint, dill, bay leaf, thyme, …
