New Year’s Resolutions for the Gardener

Here are a few suggestions:

In 2008 I will:

Cut up my kitchen waste small before putting it on the compost heap,
Plant a Row, Grow a Row for the Food Bank
Find a way to recycle grey water (that’s waste water) in the garden, for example using washing-up water to water shrubs.
Start a worm compost bin (Earth’s General Store sell kits).
Grass-cycle my lawn instead of bagging up grass clippings.
Install a water butt to save rainwater.
Feed the birds regularly and put out some water for them too.
Introduce a child to the joys of gardening.
Plant some bulbs in the fall to delight me in spring,
Grow either a plant from seed that I’ve never tried before.
Make a wildflower area in my garden
Save some seeds for next year
Recycle plastic containers to use as seed trays, plant pots, plant labels etc.
Keep our gardening tools clean and well maintained
Plant a row of fruit bushes.
Take pictures of our garden every month to record the work we’ve done and the changes through the seasons.
Visit other gardens to get new ideas.