"The thrill of finding something different or unexpected in a gardening catalog helps to make January bearable for many a winter-weary gardener; it's around this time of year that mountains of plant and seed catalogs begin arriving in the mail" according to Denise Cowie. "For some restive, housebound gardeners, the glossy publications are curl-up-by-the-fire wishbooks that offer a comforting promise of spring." Read more..
Bruce Spangenberg suggests some new year resolutions to help your garden perform better in 2005. His advice is contained in five short paragraphs which you can read here.
If you miss your gardening grow some herbs indoors is another suggestion. If you want to know how to grow rosemary, chives, marjoram, basil, dill, thyme, winter savory, sorrel and mint, just follow this link.
Want something else to do on a winter's day? Break a pot. Break lots of pots. "The Complete Mosaic Handbook" not only tells you how but also what you can do with the bits. Read more..
And a Happy New Year!
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