Indoor plants are very popular these days, and they can help to create a nice ambience and provide a way to grow your own food and flowers. Indoor plants don’t ‘clean the air’. This is a myth based on 30-year old NASA research that’s way out-of-date. To do this, you would literally have to cover…
in the garden
make your garden safe for pets
James Bartholomew Many plants, flowers (including all bulbs), trees and other items like mulch (cocoa, pine, rubber) are hazardous for animal friends in gardens (fresh compost contains mould so also keep away from pets). Some houseplants (including lilies and sago palm) can harm simply by a tail brushing past (we need seed pack warning labels)….
how to stop birds flying into windows
Lucy Pittaway Billions of garden birds die each year flying into windows, due to being confused from seeing foliage reflections in glass. Do not face indoor foliage to gardens (also make your garden safe for pets). Lights Out Campaign says to turn off exterior/interior lights when possible, use window coverings and task lights and install…
grow your own organic flowers
The Land Gardeners is a beautiful book, with information on how to grow over 100 varieties of organic flowers. Homegrown flowers are better for the planet and soil, help local wildlife and also last longer and have better scents (no plastic packaging either!) Make gardens safe for pets (all bulbs are toxic, along with some…
where-to-find-battery-free-torches
Jo Grundy You can recycle batteries at battery banks, but when time comes to replace, consider switching to a dynamo (wind-up) or solar-powered torch (these recharge in daylight, not just sunshine) and usually have back-up in case of emergencies. They are pretty robust, so good for camping, the garden and outdoor light, or power cuts….