Lorraine Syratt

Lorraine Syratt

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Lorraine Syratt is a writer with interests in travel, history and gardening. She is presently working on two historical novels set in 17th and 18th century England. She was an editor for a small press publisher and has been published in print in Canadian Living Magazine, Treasures and Mountainside Fitness.

Lorraine's expertise is in garden writing. Her ideas pay close attention to the aesthetics of the garden with a sentimental view to romancing the landscape.

She is always happy to discuss private requests for gardening articles of any topic.


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Recycling Junk and Architectural Salvage for Chic Home Decor

Oftentimes, the things that get sent to landfill sites, can actually be recreated, repaired or re-used in the home. This article will give the reader some ideas on how to reuse broken or discarded items for chic home decor, as well as how to look at pieces to decide how to use them.

Words: 560   Downloads: 0   Category: Home Decor   By: Lorraine Syratt
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Recycle Kitchen Waste for Garden Compost: Easy Steps to Soil Enrichment and Plant Vigor

More and more gardeners are recycling their kitchen and garden waste to make a high-grade soil amendment through composting. It´s not a difficult process and it keeps about 25% of household waste out of the landfill sites. It´s a great way to save money on soil amendments, while at the same time, let nature do what nature is supposed to do – recycle organic matter back into the soil.

Words: 590   Downloads: 0   Category: Gardening   By: Lorraine Syratt
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8 Very Tall Plants for the Back of the Border

The most beautiful mixed or herbaceous borders have the tallest flowers in the back. Very wide borders allow for more plants in various sizes. The reader will learn what common garden plants range in height from 4´ to 10´ tall.

Words: 650   Downloads: 0   Category: Gardening   By: Lorraine Syratt
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The Dance of the Bumble Bees: Plants for the Beekeeper's Garden

Growing a garden to attract bees to beehives involves adding a good variety of the plants they love. This article briefly explains the needs of the bee and offers a list of almost fifty garden plants, herbs and wild plants that bees are drawn to.

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Down the Primrose Path to the Polyanthus: A Little History of a Little Flower

The Polyanthus was an early cross between two wildflowers of the fields and forests of England – the primrose and the common cowslip. This article offers a brief history of the plant and discusses ways it is best used in the garden.

Words: 300   Downloads: 0   Category: Gardening   By: Lorraine Syratt
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Growing Chamomile for Tea

Chamomile is an easy herb to grow from seed and it makes a delicious and relaxing cup of tea after a busy day. Chamomile is an easy plant to add to the herb garden and will keep the gardener in tea for many years. This article shows the reader how.

Words: 370   Downloads: 0   Category: Gardening   By: Lorraine Syratt
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