Windowsill Edibles
This Flipboard collection from the Food Desk has great articles with tips for growing vegetables on windowsills, in the absence of a garden. Learn more: https://flipboard.com/@food/windowsill-edibles-jf5dcuf7dqviodj7?from=share
Category: Tips and Tricks
The Science of Composting (and Why It’s Good for the Planet)
Here is some very useful information from the Quick and Dirty Tips on why composting is good for the planet. Briefly, In compost, microorganisms breakdown complex organic molecules in food scraps and convert them into nutrient-rich soil for future plant growth Rotting food waste in landfills is a major contributor to climate change—composting is far… Continue reading The Science of Composting (and Why It’s Good for the Planet)
Pampered by nature
We often write about the wonderful food and medicinal plants that you can find in organic gardens such as the Heritage Garden at Roche Caiman. But did you know that within your garden you can find plants that can pamper the body too? Take the humble Avocado for example. Very popular in vegetarian cuisine and… Continue reading Pampered by nature
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at Christmas
December, the Friday of the year, is here. Enter also the festive season. It’s time to kick back and relax, spend time with family and friends, and give and receive gifts. It is also a time to share what we have with others. But this season can also turn out to be one of the… Continue reading Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at Christmas
Natural (and quirky) mosquito remedies
Working next to a wetland has its attractions and many people who visit the Nature Seychelles headquarters at the Sanctuary at Roche Caiman have told us how lucky we are to work in this environment. A popular spot for outdoors classrooms and leisure activities, the wetland is also home to a variety of fauna and… Continue reading Natural (and quirky) mosquito remedies
Which beneficial plants do you grow in your garden?
The Jasmine tree in our office garden is in full bloom, its fragrance fills your nostrils the moment you step through our little gate. We sometimes pick the flowers and scatter them around the office. It makes everyone happy, especially as we know that the bloom is fleeting and we have it only for a… Continue reading Which beneficial plants do you grow in your garden?
Stepping up to the waste challenge
Saturday afternoons in Seychelles are pleasantly spent at the beach, barbequing with friends or watching a favourite programme on TV. But something else that is fun to do but isn’t done enough, is organising jumble sales (also known as garage sales). This is where you sell and buy used things, usually quite cheaply. Jumble sales… Continue reading Stepping up to the waste challenge
Trying to loose weight, your best tactic maybe to lie down and have a rest!
Some fitness bods fail to loose weight. The reason for this paradox? Stress hormones and maybe too much exercise. Some people run on stress all day, but what they don’t realise is that exercise is also a stress on the body, and causes it to produce the stress hormone cortisol. Normally, this is fine, provided… Continue reading Trying to loose weight, your best tactic maybe to lie down and have a rest!
What a load of rot!
Whether you’ve got a few herb pots balancing on your window sill or a jungle at the back of your house, the fruits of a bit of gardening are enormous. But are you clever with your compost or a novice when it comes to plant nourishment? All living things need nutrients, so in our gardens… Continue reading What a load of rot!
Powerful plants and ‘mozzie’ repellent
Have you ever stopped to consider the amazing bud bursting world around you? All the ways our fine foliage friends lend us a leafy hand every day? So have a root through the entry below and notice your fascination blossom. See they even help with metaphors; is there no end to their growing success! Mosquito… Continue reading Powerful plants and ‘mozzie’ repellent
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