Leaf Peeping

Leaf Peeping

        LEAF PEEPING As we march into autumn, this year the whole experience of the outdoors, the drives and the tours have taken a very different hue. Autumn is a time that a lot of us look forward to- the harsh summer is behind and temperatures...
MOON GARDENS

MOON GARDENS

MOON GARDENS:Once upon a time gardeners believed that flowers and herbs had more power if gathered by moonlight – especially if you planted them for spells and potions. Maybe this was because some plants are more fragrant at night, as they try to attract night...

The organic, circular forms of the mobile here make it an excellent way to highlight air currents, and it’s well positioned to catch drafts from the windows or the heating and air conditioning system. The shape also has a soothing effect. Mark the passage of...
BioMimicry

BioMimicry

Sometime back I wrote about BioMimicry. This topic has now found fresh ground by researchers trying to add the ‘glow’ phenomenon to street trees that will glow in the dark & we can eliminate street lights! While this is an exciting prospect, what does...