Scientists tell us what women already know: men who garden are hot. “As little as 30 minutes a week tending the garden or allotment can dramatically improve men’s performance in bed, according to the experts in the field. Digging, weeding or mowing the lawn for half an hour reduced men’s risk of failing to live […]
Miscellaneous
Most awesome plant label ever
Welcome Lila
She kept us waiting, but when she decided to arrive, she really committed. When we first found out we were having a kid, she was the size of a lentil. From that point on, despite tracking her developmental size as it related to various fruits and vegetables such as eggplants, jicama, cantaloupes, pineapples etc., she […]
Things you shouldn’t be finding in your garden
This is from an email forward… Childish, but it made me giggle. Warning: not for the prudish. Happy hump day!
Thanks, Sunset
Joy, joy, joy! The February 2008 issue of Sunset magazine is out, and I’ve finally gotten my hands on a copy. Why am I so excited about this particular issue? I’m in it! Heavy Petal is featured in their “In the West” section, and I’m thrilled to bits. It’s just a short write-up, but it […]
Ikea green hacks
Ikea Hacker has a great post showcasing “hacked” Ikea products used to create planters and even a mini greenhouse. I like the Asker utensil holder converted into a hanging planter, above, and the table, below, which utilizes three different Ikea products to make a table with built-in planter. And of course there’s the Heavy Petal hack: Fniss […]
Hot press
Heavy Petal is Canadian Gardening magazine’s “hot link” of their Winter 2007 issue. This makes me feel all proud and glowy. Welcome CG readers, and thanks, CG for the mention!
My mom grows the best weed
It’s official: my family grows the best weed in town. What? Not something to be proud of? This is British Columbia, you know. And this is award-winning weed. Before you get all “well, I never!”, let me explain. My mom’s garden club has a yearly competition. You know – best rose, best foliage, best berries. […]