Category: Garden and Landscaping

The resignation of Nancy Pelosi marks a significant moment in US political history. For more than two decades, Pelosi was a formidable force in Congress, shaping policy and steering Democratic Party strategies. Her departure from the political stage will dramatically change the U.S. political landscape and spark discussions about future leadership within the Democratic Party… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi retirement: impact on the US political landscape

3 minutes read We're less than two months away from the new year, and if you're thinking about upgrading your home for 2026, Zillow's Home Trends report is here to help. In a newly released study, the real estate website analyzed millions of for-sale listings to find out which trends are expected to skyrocket in… Continue reading Zillow just released the biggest home trends buyers want in 2026

Despite the innovation and interest, the question of how to accelerate the adoption of biological technologies remains the most persistent puzzle. The issue of adoption was highlighted in several panels at the first Asia Biologicals Summit on November 3 in Singapore. Professor Veera Sekaran, Director of the Regenerative Agritech Centre, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty… Continue reading The complex political landscape hinders biological introduction into ASEAN

You may be wondering: What does gardening have to do with your mind? New research in this area shows that gardening is not only physically healthy, but can also improve cognitive skills. Last year I wrote about the health benefits of spending time in the garden and in nature. Today's article takes the concept a… Continue reading For Gardeners: Gardening for Mental Health

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and perhaps the only one that generally receives the most care and attention. We clean it daily with branded cleaners and soaps; Moisturize it with exotic, scented creams and lotions; and protect it with sunscreens that promise a high sun protection factor. Skin care is… Continue reading Pro-, pre- and postbiotics: the changing landscape of skin care

New community farm in Lancing Welcome to our dedicated webpage where you can find out more about plans to convert land at Old Salts Farm in Lancing into a community farm. What is proposed? A large disused piece of land on Old Salts Farm Road in Lancing is set to be transformed into a vibrant,… Continue reading Old Salts Farm, Lancing – Adur & Worthing Councils

EEarlier this year, a trailer for a film called “Dear Erin” was released in theaters, in which the bloodied, flat-capped “Paddy” writes a letter to Erin, his long-lost American flame, on a table littered with empty porter and whiskey glasses. There was much online uproar and frustration over yet another misrepresentation of modern Ireland by… Continue reading “The Irish countryside whispers stories from the past”: a journey beyond the Blarney in far-flung Donegal | Holiday in Ireland

Minimalism has long been hailed as the design world's antidote to maximalist chaos, but even the best ideas can fail. In an effort to downsize, furniture can become more frustrating than functional, and your choice of decor can confuse rather than charm (looking at you, curtainless windows). To find out which trendy minimalist designers are… Continue reading 6 minimalist decor trends designers wish they never saw

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is seeking public support to protect over 1,000 hectares of land in Cape Breton. The Plaister Cliffs east of Baddeck are home to a unique gypsum karst ecosystem. According to the Nature Trust, this ecosystem is rare worldwide, critically endangered, and one of the last protected ecosystems in Canada. Most… Continue reading Nature Trust seeks public support to protect Cape Breton's unique karst landscape

After spending over a decade helping Australians transform their gardens and backyards, Kate Wall thought she had seen it all. So she was surprised when she came across several unusual clumps growing on a cluster of suburban power lines earlier this month. The ecologist and garden trainer was driving to a new client's house in… Continue reading Gardener's important message to Australians following the incredible discovery on power lines