The first thing you need to learn about keeping and maintaining a bonsai is that aside from the many myths that surround this beautiful hobby, they are not that difficult to look after, you just have to...
I am writing this 'glossary' because I have found buying cattleyas to be abit of a minefield. A typical example is NFS. Firstly NFS means 'near flowering size'. Secondly 'near flowering size' can mean to...
Candle making is fun and very easy to master. It is a great hobby which can bring hours of enjoyment or can be turned into a money making side line. With so much interest in candles today, why not give it a...
Buying anything on eBay can be an immensively satisfying (and not to mention cheap!) experience. It can also, on the rare occasion, be much less than ideal. With the amount of dosh that people spend on eBay,...
WHAT ARE ALDAX GARDEN MOULDS MADE FROM? All our garden moulds are vacuum formed from High Impact Virgin ABS Plastic.This is the finest plastic for use with concrete. We use two coloured plastics, black and...
How to grow your succulents from cuttings: One of the very best things about succulent growing is creating new plants from cuttings. It is a rewarding and economical hobby that helps your garden grow. Upon...
Don’t be fooled by cheap bonsai tools. When it comes to bonsai tools, "cheap" and "quality" cannot be said in the same breath. You really do get what you pay for when you buy a bonsai tool. A bonsai scissor...
I’ll review the electric ceramic jug collection held by the Powerhouse Museum in its ‘...never done’: women’s work in the home exhibit. Featured, is a 1920s suburban kitchen displaying all the most...
1 INTRODUCTION Having a friend, as with any other household pet, must be regarded as both a pleasure and a responsibility. A friend can in fact be much more rewarding than most other pets but you must be...
Making money is 90% thought and 10% know-how. When I work with clients, I find the first major hurdle to overcome is their belief system governing money. To change your financial position, the first thing you...