Growing tasty new potatoes has one big advantage; you just can’t beat the flavour of early new potatoes taken straight from the earth and into the pan! Is it wrong to also feel smug about [...]
Tips on Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Hyacinth bulbs need to have well developed roots before they can be forced and brought inside. If you rush things and try to bring them on before a [...]
Nutrient deficiencies of plants are not commonplace but when they do occur they can have serious consequences for the gardener. Plants are amazingly resilient. They’ll muddle along even [...]
Soil pH may not sound the most exciting thing to a gardener but it’s essential to get it right for many plants to flourish. You’ve probably heard of so called ‘lime hating plants’ and maybe even [...]
A seasonal doorstep container can create that wow factor. And you’d be surprised just how easy it is to do! They say that first impressions are everything! And at this time of year when we [...]
If you’re thinking about planting a hedge this winter I hope you’re considering planting a native hedge. Why? Well primarily because of wildlife but also because many of our native hedge plants [...]
Flood lighting a garden is perhaps not top of your ‘to do’ list. However with shorter days and longer nights it can really enhance a garden. Read on and I think that you might see the [...]
How to build a Garden Bug Hotel In this blog I’ll explain just how easy it is to build a garden bug hotel. Do you remember when you last had to scrape squashed insects off the front of your [...]
Apologies for the corny title but there is really nothing buried about these berried treasures! This month they are at their very best in the garden! There’s no shortage of good trees and shrubs [...]
Late Flowering Garden Perennials Whether it’s because of drought, summer heat, heavy rain or just bad planning, it can be a challenge to keep gardens looking colourful into the autumn! In a [...]
