http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk Sit down and smell the roses Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:33:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On a sunny day one can see the big imaginary billboard where John and Yoko proclaimed "war is over". In Liverpool, at the end of August we celebrate the Mathew Street Festival. According to some it is the world’s biggest festival of cover bands. I thought it would be a ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/08/31/war-is-over/ When people think of growing a garden, they generally think of an outside garden filled with fresh vegetables. There are many people, however, who like to take their gardening craft indoors. There are a few things that need to be followed when maintaining an indoors garden (most importantly to have ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/08/31/indoor-gardening-tips/ There is nothing more uplifting and full of beauty than sipping tea from one of my Pantone Mini Mugs in my rose garden, while admiring the delicacy and color of these flowers. This little guide will teach you how to grow your own roses. Besides attention and organized gardening skills, ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/08/26/how-to-grow-roses/ Did you know that the Environmental Protection Agency reports that homeowners in North America use approximately 136 million pounds of pesticides on their gardens and their lawns? That is an extremely toxic amount not just in the air but on our food. The best way to keep the bad bugs ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/08/02/gardening-tips-organic-pest-control/ A new report has described how global Warming and climate change may be disastrous for a large swathe of Britain’s communities if estimates become realities. A study from the Brighton and Hove City Council suggests that over 60,000 Britons will be at an increased risk of flooding in future decades ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/07/30/climate-change-is-still-the-biggest-threat-that-britain-faces/ My hands were scratched, but I can clean them off with some hand towels when I get home, no biggie. It was clearly worth it to get the fat gooseberry that was hiding under the bush. When I popped it into my mouth, I rejoiced at the wonder of it ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/07/30/for-the-love-of-a-hippy-gardener/ With the growth of the fuel use around the globe, the problems in front of our environment increase since the more petrolbased fuels we use, the more we pollute the ecosystem of the Earth. This is the reason why many car producers now turn to the alternative biofuels which are ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/07/27/biofuels-and-the-fuel-alternatives/ There are various resources that provide gardening tips to all skill levels. Getting started with any gardening project requires careful consideration of various factors that can effect the growth of any garden oasis. Considering the right resource tips that match your gardening needs can be half the battle. Despite any ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/07/08/gardening-guru-gardening-tips-for-all-skill-levels/ Gardening is not an activity meant for the outdoor alone. Indoor gardening would mean the activity of planting those varieties that would have sustained growth in flower pots. They add beauty to the room as well provide for a healthy atmosphere within the room. Indoor gardening is known to have ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/06/30/indoor-gardening-introduction-and-a-few-tips/ We all know that owning and operating a car is not a very environmentally friendly thing to do, in fact researchers and different car companies are trying to find alternatives to the traditional fuel-guzzling automobile. These come in the form of high efficiency cars and today it is quite commonplace ... http://www.hippygirlblog.co.uk/2010/06/21/car-clubs-the-way-of-the-future/