Are you ready to start celebrating the Year of the Ox? The Lunar New Year is on February 12 this year and we can all celebrate with some colour, auspicious plants and perhaps even a little Feng Shui. Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice of using energy forces (Qi) to harmonizing people with their […]
As I write this in mid-January the weather is mild, it has been wet but temperatures have been well above seasonal. I have been cleaning up around my patio and starting to dream about the season ahead. While we expect to still get some cold winter weather, as a gardener and plant lover, there are […]
By late January, many of us have had quite enough of winter, thank you very much! Maybe not the skiers, who deserve a good year on the slopes, but keen gardeners and warm weather lovers are certainly pining for spring – and know that it is just around the corner! Cheerful flowering plants help to […]
Monday January 18th is fast approaching, and I’m wondering how many people know the significance of that date. It’s called Blue Monday and is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. Hmmm…. I’m of mixed feelings about this. While it’s important to acknowledge mental health and shine a light on it, do […]
Welcome to January 2021, the time of year when we all shift our focus from decadence to health and well-being. It’s no longer eggnog, cheese and everything sparkly, but instead workout equipment and green smoothies. While I might miss the cheese, I do like the idea of looking for ways to improve our well-being. On […]
