Journal Of The Whills

With the current economic condition it is hard to find the right place to park your money to earn some decent returns. You hear about how bl...

Fungicides are important for controlling a range of diseases. In my Brisbane garden, I use solutions of milk, wettable sulphur and copper ba...

I’m thinking of spray painting my own cars. I love restoring old cars but having to get them spray painted elsewhere can cost a bit so I’m i...

Several years ago, when permanent water restrictions were introduced, gardeners across Australia went into a panic, believing that their pre...

When cleaning up the old house my uncle left behind we found some old silver quarters in the attic. I think they must be worth some money s...

When choosing plants for our gardens, it is usually the flowers that catch our attention, but foliage is also a very attractive feature. Man...

My music learning son now wants a studio. He’s already taken over my garage where he plays and practice with his band and now he’s asking me...

Australians are lucky because they have so many animals in their gardens. Michele Cotton and her family live in Point Piper, close to the ce...

We’ve just bought a new television; it’s the new 200 MHz 60” led smart tv. We decided to get it because our existing one is dying and prices...

Pebbles are a very versatile material that can be used in both landscapes and buildings. The range of colours and sizes currently available ...

I used to smoke cigarettes but had never tried cigars . I’m not sure how cigars are supposed to be smoked so I hope some cigar smokers can s...

Gardening with hanging baskets can be one of the most difficult aspects of gardening, but it can be very rewarding. A good place to start is...

Going camping and enjoying the great outdoor has to be amongst the favorite things I enjoy. Lord knows I spent lots of money funding my inte...

Rhododendrons are amongst the most beautiful of all flowering plants. There are more than 800 species and thousands of cultivated varieties....

A good friend of ours has an alcoholic problem from an early age. I think it started when his dad passed away and it has gotten worse since....

Mulching not only helps to reduce evaporation, but conserves soil moisture, reduces watering and provides a cooler root-run for the plants, ...

Thinking of going to Kathmandu? That’s where we’re planning on going next year so we have a lot of planning to do; flight tickets, accommoda...

What would a day at the races be without the champagne and roses for which Flemington is famous. Until the 1960s plants grown at Flemington ...

In my line of work in the HR department of my company we have to do a lot or reports on the staff performances. Therefore it is important th...

The Pony Tail plant makes an ideal plant for a tub specimen. Once known as Beaucarnea recurvata it is now generally accepted as Nolina recur...

My brother’s in the commercial real estates business. They buy and sell real estates everyday so they use a very reputable law firm to help ...

Your feet Foot protection is essential for many gardening tasks. Rubber boots are great for wet or muddy conditions but reinforced soles ar...

In our business of apparel pattern making we make a lot of cardboard patterns so meaning we do a lot of cutting. The most basic cutting tool...

There are different gloves for different needs, but there are three things to remember when making your selection: durability, dexterity and...

My son has an enthusiastic interest in music and we like to encourage him in whatever he does in life. Apart from the grueling music classes...

Kniphofias bring colour and drama to the garden and have a special style with their sensational flowers and foliage. Although not native the...

We’ve just had our pool put in last week. Everything is pretty much done so now it’s just landscaping and safety railings as per the law. Fo...

There are between 700 and 900 species of Eucalyptus endemic to Australia. Amazingly, over 50 per cent of them are known as mallees. Instead ...

We all accept that drug is a major issue in our schools. Though we have tried so many ways to prevent drugs from infiltrating our schoolyard...

Seaweed is a wonderful fertiliser, a great soil builder and an excellent compost activator. All in all, seaweed is terrific stuff for the ga...

I’m building a new raised bed for my vegie garden. I thought I got everything ready to go; I have the timber, brackets and bolts and nuts bu...

Over the last two decades our strong and growing connection with Asia has had a large influence on the food we eat today. A huge variety of ...

The problem with shopping online is that it can cost more than if you were shopping in the country of the shop just because of your geograph...

Seaweed concentrate is an excellent soil conditioner. It contains alginates and thus improves the soil structure. Use seaweed concentrate in...

I love my garden and I have lots of flowers and shrubs growing in it. I also like to decorate it with statues and other ornamental. Recently...

Hanging baskets are wonderful for utilising spaces that would otherwise be wasted. They are literally hanging gardens of foliage or flowers ...

Teenage kids are like hungry monsters; they could eat a horse if you let them. I have to make sure there’s plenty of food and snacks in the ...

Discovering a disease in the garden is often a trigger for a gardener to use a chemical, such as a fungicide to get rid of the powdery milde...

I’ve been using products of taylor of old bond street for years now. This brand name has grown on me and I’ve recommended to most of my frie...

Fungicides are important for controlling a range of diseases. In my Brisbane garden, I use solutions of milk, wettable sulphur and copper ba...

While we’re talking about my business which is starting to do really well, I need to get some brochures done for my next project. I can get ...

Whether you are digging a hole or pruning, the job is always easier when you are working with the right equipment, and today there is a huge...

My small business is doing well. Looks like we are going to need some help so we’re thinking of hiring but we’ve never hired anyone before a...

In a large plastic bin combine a layer of organic pellets or chicken manure, which will help to start the decomposing process of the added w...