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Former colleagues of murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge have created a garden in his memory at the Arboretum — and yesterday the teenager’s family officially opened the space. Loved ones gathered to watch in the midday heat as the 18-year-old’s parent...

As a weed is a plant growing in the wrong place or an undesirable species which is sometimes questionable with regard to the actual “named” species the problem of weed control is paramount for any gardener. I believe that if you weed when no weeds ar...

Regardless of weather conditions over the last couple of months, the weather will shortly start to change for the better, winds will abate and temperatures start to rise. Which means it’s time to look over the tools and equipment to ensure they are i...

Ground was broken this week on the first Healthy Harvest community garden and many more could follow throughout the Island as Greenrock uses the project to revive interest in local food production and consumption. The garden was created on the ground...

Ground was broken this week on the first Healthy Harvest community garden and many more could follow throughout the Island as Greenrock uses the project to revive interest in local food production and consumption. The garden was created on the ground...

February is not a gardening month. I could really do without it; it fills the period between January and March and that’s it! However, it continues to be part of Mother Nature’s seasonal calendar even though it is one of the most undesirable ones fr...

Maintenance by its very being involves cost and gardening is no exception; the only difference is that perhaps it is more likely to be ongoing simply by its existence. Being a ‘live entity' it is prone to the elements, be they sun, drought or storm, ...

Flowers at this time of year are mostly annuals and can make a good splash of colour when planted and maintained correctly, though damage from wind and salt spray can have a negative effect on future growth. Selection is therefore important when cons...

Why aren’t we growing more fruits? There are quite a few reasons, not the least of which is cost. At $85 or $175 for a single fruit tree it may be difficult for many to justify investing in one. However, there are cheaper options that grow well in Be...

It was once a neighbourhood dumping ground, but thanks to students and staff and a helping hand from local businesses a flourishing garden is taking root at Prospect Primary. Children beamed with excitement this week as they received their first shi...