Garden book reviews has been a monthly event for a couple of years and unfortunately this is the last one that will be hosted by Roses and Other Gardening Joys. It has been fun checking out the different garden books. … Continued
This week I’m reviewing a book by a Canadian author, Mike Martin. The book is my favourite genre, a mystery, and set in Newfoundland, Canada. Sgt. Winston Windflower, a Cree from northern Alberta, is an RCMP officer stationed in Grand Bank, … Continued
If you love reading like I do you need lots of bookmarks. This is a simple idea you can make with a graphic editing program, some of your own photos, some tag board, and some magnetic strip. In the graphic program you … Continued
Every gardener should have a flower press to preserve the beauty of their flowers and leaves. I shared my traditional flower press awhile ago, one my husband made from wood. I also tried out a microwave flower press (an idea … Continued
With the weather on the change you might be spending more time reading or maybe you are making some quick and easy Christmas gifts. Our temperatures have cooled right down and overnight they are dipping down to around 7 Celsius. … Continued
Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves. Sedums and sempervivums come under this category. Give succulents the atmosphere they love – almost desert like conditions – and they will grow happily for you. I recently received a copy … Continued