Farmers and gardeners throughout the region were forced to assess the damage from a mid-may freeze. Charlie and Sharon show us what you need to look out for, on this week’s In the Garden.
It’s not a good idea to use a poisonous plant in a celebratory flower arrangement. When wanting to create something more masculine than the standard bowl of roses for someone’s 50th birthday celebration, creativity reigned over the message this piece of floral art might convey. Besides, a pretty flower arrangement isn’t suited to a strapping big surfer’s celebration, so I decided to feature boldly formed firesticks in the floral table displays.