No fruit says summer quite like the strawberry. In fact we love them so much that the British strawberry industry is said to be worth around £200 million per annum. What a berry good business that is!
It is... Read more »
Nothing tastes better than a tomato picked fresh from the garden, and for that reason, the tomato is the most popular crop grown by home gardeners.
But we Brits haven’t always been so fond of our red mate, soon... Read more »
We all know that vegetables are an important part of a balanced diet, so what could be more satisfying than growing and eating your own vegetables? It’s the ultimate in healthy eating - knowing exactly how your crop has been produced and that it hasn’t clocked up any ‘food miles’ to arrive on your... Read more »
Gone are the days when ‘Hellebores’ conjured up visions of The Christmas Rose (Helleborus Niger), white with flower heads just six inches off the ground, or one of our other natural species, Helleborus Foetidus for... Read more »
You don’t need to be a trained horticulturist to grow herbs and make the most of what they can offer you. Easy to grow and like most home grown produce, taste fresher and better than the shop bought ones. Oh and convenient as well, and you need only minimal space to plant up a few varieties.
Planting a... Read more »
Have you been successful in growing your own chillis? Well a big 'Well Done' to you.
Great tips on how and when to harvest chillis to get the best results.
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Do your houseplants fade away too quickly? Follow my tips and you’ll help them to survive indoors and perk up your interior surroundings during winter.
Most pot plants are put on windowsills because these are nice bright spots but, unfortunately, they’re usually just above a radiator. Dry air... Read more »
When you look out of your kitchen window and see a sad lawn area, it may seem a daunting task to set about changing out. Read my suggestions for replacing it with a beautiful swath of green grass.
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Need to plant a new bed, or have just rescued a patch of ground or if you have just moved house, take a look at my thoughts on how to produce a handsome new bed.
View my “How to Plant a New Bed”... Read more »
This week I have to confess, I got my knickers in a right twist. Can you believe it? I lost the key to the garden shed!
The day started so well too. After a lovely relaxing breakfast in the warm spring... Read more »
