Archive for August, 2010
GROW YOUR OWN ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN
Here are some of the main features of organic growing:
• Organic growing severely restricts the use of artificial chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
• Instead, organic growers rely on developing a healthy, fertile soil and growing a mixture of crops.
• Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are not allowed under organic standards.
Going organic may mean that you have to make a trade-off between glossy, same same supermarket looks with better tasting crops that aren’t perfect in shape or size, but many gardeners think this is a price worth paying. You'll be able to grow different crops that are always relatively expensive to buy in supermarkets and at farmers markets and, growing your own vegetables is both fun and rewarding.
Among the many things an organic vegetable garden may offer toward a satisfying experience are fresh air, exercise, sunshine, knowledge, supplemental income, mental therapy, and fresh food, rich in vitamins and minerals, harvested at the best stage of maturity.
You can easily make compost from garden and kitchen waste, although this is a bit more time consuming, you will also make cost savings, because you do not need to buy .. more »
COVENT GARDEN – A SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT NIRVANA
Many agree that Covent Garden offers the best shopping experience in London. Whatever you are looking for Covent Garden has it. Whether it be fashion, jewellery, beauty products or that unusual gift, you wonâ??t have to look far in the shops and markets of Covent Garden.
The area boasts many shops whose names you would instantly recognise, but equally there are many unique, one-off boutiques found within the famous streets that attract shoppers from all over the globe.
But itâ??s not just the shopping that draws the crowds; a plethora of highly talented street entertainers can be found performing in and around Covent Garden every day. It is the only place in London that allows licensed outdoor entertainment. International musicians, jugglers, and mime artists all come to Covent Garden to display their skills and entertain the visitors who can watch these amazing artists perform their fantastic array of acts before grabbing a bite to eat at the many bars, cafes and famous restaurants.
However, many of the visitors to Covent Garden are unaware of its historical significance; the land on which it stands on has been .. more »