GARDEN & PLANTS

Our ancient ancestors initially had no gardens.  They wandered around from place to place and ate wild fruits and roots and, occasionally, meat obtained either from a successful hunt or as a result of animal death.

We can only guess what the first garden might have looked like.  Possibly somebody noticed that melons had grown from discarded seeds and that a melon patch could be cultivated.  By building a crude barrier or fence to protect the precious melons from the trampling of wild animals, the first garden was created.

However the garden was invented, gardening is one of the world's oldest arts.  We have gardening scenes pictured in the ancient tombs of Egypt and we know that for thousands of years before Christ, men in the valley of the Nile raised grain, fruit and vegetables.

The Hanging Gardens of Baylon are famous as one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World.

Today, all kinds of gardens, and gardeners, can be found.  Formal gardens on vast expanses of land and informal, "postage stamp" gardens on just a few square metres of soil are just two examples of  what we regard today as being prefectly acceptable "gardens".

And of course, "gardens" need "plants".

Thuis page presents a few short articles on the way modern gardens are created using plants that can be readily bought from your nearby store.  Hopefully, the articles will encourage you to find out more about gardening, one of the "world's oldest arts".

Home Gardening Tips - http://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/gardens

Do you need more time to smell the roses, enjoy quality time with the children and grandchildren and other pastimes? Here are some hints to save valuable time and cut down water usage in the home garden.

Online Garden Expertise - http://www.ourgarden.com.au/

Our Garden is a new and exciting Australian website to help you create the garden you’ve always wanted.
In just a few simple steps you can now find professional expertise and the right place to help you turn your dreams into reality.
By using OurGarden.com.au you’re:
* Using a Totally Free Service
* Getting the Results you Want
* Saving Time & Money
* Going to Enjoy your Garden more

Edible Gardens - http://www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

Growing your own food is a wonderful experience for so many reasons. One of the real wonders of gardening is actually creating your own plants. Whether it be planting tomato seeds or dividing clumps of mint, we can easily grow our own food from scratch. This fact sheet gives you some basic information on the major forms of plant propagation that you might use in your edible garden.

Eco Gardening - http://www.thisplace.com.au/gardening

Whether you have a green thumb or not, you will find something of interest in our gardening area. From products, services, tools, equipment, materials, plants, planting schedules, growth charts, tradespeople, and much more.
Also check out the Eco Gardening section in the Eco Corner for more gardening information and hints, like mulching and composting.

Gardening Tips - http://www.global-garden.com.au

Global Garden, your FREE gardening magazine on the internet.

Australia's first national online gardening magazine and prime gardening resource, serving Australia and areas throughout the world enjoying a similar climate e.g. California. We offer you a new edition each month with authoritative, interesting content in an easy-to-follow format.

Saving Water - http://www.sydneywater.com.au

Quick Tips for saving water in the garden

There are many simple things we can do in our gardens to save water, money and the environment. Here are a few easy ideas to practice when you're pottering around outdoors.