Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Mr Green the gecko says ...
“Love Thy Neighbour”
I often talk about companion plants and how a bit of planning can make for an even more successful garden. Don’t plant your peas near any plants deriving from the onion family. Also, keep strawberries away from potatoes. Follow these simple rules and your garden should thrive!
I often talk about companion plants and how a bit of planning can make for an even more successful garden. Don’t plant your peas near any plants deriving from the onion family. Also, keep strawberries away from potatoes. Follow these simple rules and your garden should thrive!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Mr Green the gecko says ...
“Don’t throw away your egg shells!”
Make a border of crushed eggshells around your plants to stop snails eating them. They don’t like the jagged edges. Egg shells can also be put in your worm farm or in the compost.
Make a border of crushed eggshells around your plants to stop snails eating them. They don’t like the jagged edges. Egg shells can also be put in your worm farm or in the compost.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Mr Green the gecko says ...
“Repel Pests Naturally”
When harvesting rhubarb stalks use the leftover poisonous leaves to make a spray to kill nasties such as aphids, caterpillars and stink bugs. Ask an adult to help you. Pour boiling water over chopped leaves, soak and then strain. Use within a few days.
When harvesting rhubarb stalks use the leftover poisonous leaves to make a spray to kill nasties such as aphids, caterpillars and stink bugs. Ask an adult to help you. Pour boiling water over chopped leaves, soak and then strain. Use within a few days.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Hornsby Heights Public is green with ... mufti!
It included a hands-on composting workshop run by Hornsby Council, information sessions and a colouring competition.
The new garden mascot is a gecko and students were also encouraged to think up a name for it.
To see the story please go to the Hornsby Advocate website.
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