Simple gardening guides designed to make growing organic fruit, flowers and vegetables fun. After 40 years of gardening for a living I hope to pass on some of the experience that I picked up along the way.
You know that Summer is arriving when these beauties are in flower. But to enjoy their company they must be lifted and divided every three to five years. No excuses anymore, this video shows you how to do it.
Added: 12/06/2021
The use of peat in UK gardening composts is to be banned from May 2024. The is no such plan for the control of plastics yet. As gardeners and consumers we can influence the debate by reducing or stop using plastic products in our gardens.
Added: 07/06/2021
Time to see how the clematis, daffodil, hellebore and cyclamen seed that I harvested and sowed back last summer and autumn have survived the winter.
Added: 24/05/2021
Tulips will provide a riot of colour in the Spring garden. They can add up to eight weeks flower power from early to mid-Spring. Longer if the weather is cool.
Added: 07/05/2021
Summer isn't the same without a hanging basket. You could choose to use the basket sat in a pot or tub if you wanted to. The plants are my favourites but of course you can replace them with your own choice.
Added: 23/04/2021
It's OK your best china is safe! Having watering problems with your hanging baskets. This may be the solution you have been looking for.
Added: 23/04/2021
The stunning tubs and baskets seen in the video are at Dewstow Gardens and Grottoes, NP26 5AH
Added: 17/04/2021
Spring bulbs give you great value for money. You don't even need soil let alone a garden when you can grow them in pots. Brilliant for balconies and patios even on the doorstep! Keukenhof Gardens are so spectacular. The Covid 19 restrictions means that the gardens aren't open this year, 2021, but check out their virtual tours out on youtube. You won't be disappointed.
Added: 11/04/2021
It doesn't matter how large or small your garden is or if you only have a balcony, patio or bucket you can still enjoy the pleasure and satisfaction of growing fruits, flowers or vegetables. Make a New Year Resolution for 2021 to grow a something that you have raised from seeds or bulbs. Happy New Year!
Added: 31/12/2020
A selection of garden mages taken over the twelve months of 2020, a slow walk around a 2020 Lockdown Garden.
Added: 29/12/2020
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