Spring and summer are usually associated with the joys of gardening. But your garden doesn’t simply disappear for autumn and winter. It actually requires ongoing maintenance to keep it looking as good as it can be and to prepare it for next year’s warmer seasons. So looking after your organics in cold weather gardening is …
It’s important to take care of the essentials of your home, sure, but it’s also worthwhile looking at ways to really take your property to the next level. To do that, you’ll need to look at maximising the full potential of your house. One area that many people fall down in, for example, is with …
The wonderful arrival of spring in the garden, that happy sigh from gardeners everywhere as plants burst into life once again. You will find ideas for how to add colour to all areas of your garden. But first greenhouses, seed trays, propagator units and cold frames all require a gardener’s attention. Early Spring Colour Bulbs are …
Gardening has become increasingly popular, it’s a great way to relax and ease any stresses or anxiety from your mind. Here are 5 great tips for getting cheap garden plants into your garden, for free or on a budget. It’s a hobby, which can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to have you paying full …
The Summer of 2018 is one that will live long in my gardening memory. Extreme heat, endless sunny days, empty water butts, an abundance of garden birds and the promise of rain that never seems to arrive. But mostly I will remember the mini cucumbers I grew from seed, or rather the the cucumber plants …
When it comes to gardening most gardeners endure an on going battle with weeds, including the Dandelion. They soon find a crevice to grow in or a lawn to invade, often resulting in gouges in the lawn where they have been removed. But as some of you will be aware the Dandelion along with other …
Winter months may be a quieter time in the garden, plants die back and the colder weather triggers a period of dormancy. There is however still an opportunity to add a splash of colour. A planter of Cyclamen add winter colour to any garden Planting up a garden planter full of colourful plants, will brighten …
All gardeners will encounter damage to the plants and crops they grow from insects. But knowing how best to manage this in an organic way can be a challenge. The infographic below will help you to identify the garden pest and how best you can manage them, including some handy kitchen remedies. I have used the milk …
This year I left a few pods on my Pea and Broad Bean plants. Why? Because I was planning ahead for next years harvest and saving myself some pennies. Over the last month or so I removed the majority of plants after harvesting. But, kept one plant each of the Broad Beans and Peas, each with some healthy …
No matter what size garden you have, you will find edible plants suitable for growing in something as small as a large yogurt pot to a large allotment patch. As for me I favour growing in pots on the patio or raised beds, easy to reach and less bending. I have also tried some companion growing …