August sits at the turning point between winter and spring — a time to clear the last weeds, prepare the garden beds and make the most of the quiet moments before the growing season begins. August is the month where winter begins to loosen its grip and the garden starts stirring back to life. Along…
A change in temperature means changing routines to match the season. Winter has a way of revealing the bones of a garden. As deciduous trees shed their leaves and summer flowers fade, the garden’s bone structure becomes clear. Paths, trees, hedges and garden beds all play a greater role when flowers are no longer competing…
How to keep your tender plants happy on a frosty morning. Long winter nights have arrived and while our social feeds fill up with photos of aurora australis lighting up the clear night sky, it’s easy to forget that quite often auroras are followed by icy cold mornings. That’s because cloud cover acts like a…