Plants such as holly, ivy, and mistletoe had been used in celebrations long before the advent of Christianity and the Christmas celebrations we know today. Evergreens were used to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth during the Winter Solstice Festival as early as ancient times.
Rainy weather can dampen the enthusiasm of any gardener. They say that God created rainy days so gardeners could do all of the house work. If you are one of those green thumbs that are stuck at home due to bad weather, here are 12 inspiring gardening quotes to keep your spirits up:
September is almost over, and autumn finally arrived. The weather gets moody, and there aren’t many sunny days to enjoy in the garden. However, this doesn’t mean there aren’t any October gardening jobs. If you are done with all of the essential gardening jobs for September, check out our suggestions about what to do in […]
As summer slowly withdraws and the autumn chill takes over, the garden in September becomes crucial. Days grow shorter and nights become cooler. And as trees shed leaf after leaf – little harbingers of the colder months to come, you can get your mind off how yet another summer has passed and how fleeting time, […]
Lately, everyone started to grow their own herbs, not because it’s fashionable – well, maybe a bit – but mostly because self-grown herbs have a stronger scent and taste. And herbal drinks are perfect for those summer days when temperatures rise. So, we’ve decided to pick out for you the most refreshing summer drinks you […]
