Grow simple crops with children for fresh, home-grown additions to a healthy school lunch box. There’s something wonderfully wholesome about growing food with children. It doesn’t have to involve a huge vegetable plot, complicated growing techniques or hours spent digging. In fact, some of the best crops for getting children interested in gardening are [...]

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Harvesting apples and pears at the right time helps you enjoy and store fruit successfully. September is a lovely month in the garden. It’s generally still and quiet, radiating the feeling that nature has done its job for the year. However, if you have apple or pear trees, there is one job that still needs [...]

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Discover ten standout plants bringing flowers, foliage and vibrant colour to gardens in September 2026. September is the month when a surprising number of plants start to produce brightly coloured flowers. They take advantage of the late-season sun and mild conditions. Colour can also be found in the leaves of certain trees and shrubs [...]

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Learn how to prioritise the plants in your garden thanks to a record-breaking summer. If your area has suffered from a particularly long stretch without rainfall, and hosepipe bans are in place, your garden may be looking a little dry. There are ways to revive your plants after these dry periods, even if [...]

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Welcome to my monthly newsletter, featuring gardening advice, latest prize draws, video updates and more. August in the Garden Hi there, August is a lovely month to enjoy everything your garden has built up over the summer months. Dahlias and other late-summer flowers are thriving, crops are ready to harvest, and there [...]

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Discover plants that garnish summer drinks with fresh herbs, edible flowers, fruit and fragrant foliage. Late summer is one of the most rewarding times to spend in the garden. Flower borders are brimming with colour, herbs are at their most fragrant, and the days often remain warm. As the evenings stretch lazily into dusk, [...]

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Help ripen pumpkins and winter squash with simple August care for stronger colour and flavour. If you’ve been growing pumpkins and winter squash in preparation for Halloween and hearty, warming winter soups, this is the ideal month. It is the perfect time to give those plants a helping hand. A few minutes of extra [...]

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Discover ten drought-tolerant plants bringing colour, texture and wildlife value to gardens in August 2026. The holiday season is upon us, and as the continuing run of sun and no rain continues, here are ten of the best plants. They will not only delight with their flowers at this time of year, but also [...]

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Welcome to my monthly newsletter, featuring gardening advice, latest prize draws, video updates and more. Enjoy Your Garden this July Hi there, July brings some wonderful garden colour, along with ripening fruit, productive vegetable plots, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the summer sunshine. It's been a particularly hot and dry summer [...]

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Choose plants for screening in pots to add privacy, structure and greenery to outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking to create a little privacy from neighbours, plants grown in containers can be a simple and stylish solution. They can also soften an overlooked patio or divide your outdoor space into cosy “garden rooms”. The beauty [...]

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Learn when to lift, cure and store garlic and onions successfully at home this summer. July is an exciting month on the veg patch. Early-sown peas, French beans, lettuce and radish are often ready to harvest. It’s also the time of year when many garlic and onion crops are ready to lift. Knowing when and [...]

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Discover ten standout plants for July 2026, bringing colour, texture, wildlife and seasonal interest outdoors. July can be a floral sensory feast in the garden, with summer borders and containers in full flower. For July 2026, here is my top ten selection for this month.  1. Scabiosa caucasia 'Miss Willmott' (Scabious) These [...]

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Lavender is a popular UK perennial, and looks wonderful in many garden design styles. Lavender is a wonderful inclusion in your garden. As a popular perennial in the UK, this delicate Mediterranean plant can be found in many gardens, its fragrance lightening the atmosphere wherever it can be found. It is also a [...]

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Welcome to my monthly newsletter, featuring gardening advice, latest prize draws, video updates and more. June Garden Inspiration Hi there, June brings a great deal to enjoy in the garden. Long days, fuller planting, and the first real signs of sumer all make it a rewarding time to step outside and see [...]

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Cut flowers grow beautifully in containers, bringing colour, scent, and homegrown bouquets to small spaces. Growing cut flowers in containers is a fantastic way to enjoy colourful flowers in smaller gardens, patios, balconies and courtyards. With the right flowers and containers, you can create a productive cutting garden. It can provide fresh bouquets throughout [...]

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Bird proofing soft fruit safely protects your harvest while keeping visiting wildlife safe in June. Nothing is more disappointing at this time of year than finding your ripening soft fruit has disappeared. Strawberries, raspberries, currants and blueberries can vanish just as they are ready to harvest. Bird proofing can help protect these crops safely, [...]

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June 2026 brings gardens alive with colour, scent, longer evenings, and beautiful seasonal planting choices. June is the month gardeners most look forward to. This month, many flowering plants burst open en masse, filling the garden with colour and scent. It’s also the month of the longest day of the year. That brings plenty [...]

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Learn how the Chelsea chop keeps herbaceous perennials bushier, neater, upright, and flowering for longer. The phrase ‘the Chelsea chop’ is an odd-sounding one. The uninitiated gardener would be forgiven for thinking it refers to a type of lamb chop! In fact, it’s a term describing an easy pruning technique. Gardeners use it to [...]

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Welcome to my monthly newsletter, featuring gardening advice, latest prize draws, video updates and more. In the Garden This May Hi there, The garden changes so quickly in May. A single week can bring fresh blossom, new foliage, and before long, your entire garden begins to take on a fuller, richer look. [...]

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Create a thriving new build garden with resilient plants, budget-friendly ideas and practical soil advice. Starting a garden in a new build property can feel daunting, especially when the soil has been disturbed during construction. The soil is often compacted, low in nutrients, and sometimes full of rubble left behind by builders. However, creating [...]

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