John Wilson

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Looking after our soils of life
The Lazy Gardener

Looking after our soils of life

I KNEW it would happen one day; I am starting to run…

John Wilson
John Wilson
Orange peels showed the way
The Lazy Gardener

Orange peels showed the way

It all began in 1997 when two ecologists from the University of…

John Wilson
John Wilson
USE THE LEFT-OVERS: Don’t waste food cuttings, put them back into the soil.
The Lazy Gardener

Don’t waste your food scraps

SOMETIMES waiting for food scraps and other waste to reduce down in…

John Wilson
John Wilson
The beauty in growing orchids
The Lazy Gardener

The beauty in growing orchids

THIS week Id like to talk about a most unusual orchid, commonly…

John Wilson
John Wilson
Has the world changed for the better
Local Seniors

Has the world changed for the better?

HAVE you noticed recently how things have reminded you of the past,…

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John Wilson
Native plants great food sources
The Lazy Gardener

Native plants great food sources

WAY back in 2021 you might remember this column dealt with how…

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John Wilson
The value of the Sandalwood Tree
The Lazy Gardener

The value of the Sandalwood Tree

SANDALWOOD is sometimes thought of as one of the most expensive woods…

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John Wilson
YEARS TO MAKE: Gardens like these take dedication and careful planning. PHOTO: PEXELS
The Lazy Gardener

Gardens become works of art

ENCLOSURE of outdoor growing spaces probably began about 10,000 BC. as wealthy…

John Wilson
John Wilson
NO CATCHER: Sometimes its a good idea to allow the grass clippings to mulch into your lawn. PHOTO: PEXELS
The Lazy Gardener

Use your grass clippings wisely

YOU look after your lawn, keeping it well watered in summer, making…

John Wilson
John Wilson
When bad news comes knocking
Local Seniors

When bad news comes knocking

I OFTEN lay awake at night wondering what we’ve done to deserve…

John Wilson
John Wilson