Spring is racing along and the benches of the greenhouse are occupied by plants that have been over wintering protected from the cold, along with an increasing number of seedlings. Growing space is limited inside the greenhouse, as it is in the raised beds, this limits my choice of fruit and vegetables for growing. So …
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7 Tips to Maintain Your Greenhouse as New
Here are 7 of my top tips for maintaining a greenhouse. These will ensure your greenhouse stays in good condition and looking like new for years to come. 1. Once a year move out the contents, brush and wash down and disinfect the inside of the greenhouse. This includes any separate staging or benches. This …
Sweet Peas: A Guide to Sowing Seeds & Buying Plants
Sweet Peas are an annual plant, which means the plant will only last the year it is grown. Seeds planted in March that grow and flower during the Summer/early Autumn will die once the first frosts of Autumn arrive. Now is the time to buy and sow your sweet pea seeds. I have put together …
A stroll around the garden in January
Ah the sun, yes that wonderful golden orb up in the sky, it was even accompanied by a blue sky too. Sunday has brought parts of the UK a milder day of weather. Typical, for I had planned to spend the day sorting and reorganising my wardrobe. But I did step out briefly into the …
Window Bird Feeder and the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
In the UK the national bird charity the RSPB encourage us once a year to sit for an hour to watch and and record the type of birds that visit our gardens. I have joined in for the last few years, with varying degrees of success depending on the British weather. It is here again …
Win a Go Grow Mushroom Kit from Pret a Pousser Giveaway (Closed)
Who is missing getting out in the garden? Here in the UK we may not have had the normal cold and frosty weather, instead it has been pretty much none stop rain. So whilst it is warm enough for gardening, it is very water logged. But do not despair just yet, why not enjoy some indoor …
Feeding Garden Birds During Winter
As the colder months arrive those birds in the garden that have chosen to over winter in Britain, may need a little help. A supply of bird food and a bird bath full of water will help keep them healthy and regular visitors to the garden. Peckish 5-1 wild bird seed Recently I purchased a …
Winter Flowers for Garden Planters
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 …
Glass Ketchup Bottle Creates Perfect Flower Posy Vase
Sometimes the simplest and functional of items can be reused to create something pretty. Take one old glass ketchup bottle, give it a good rinse out and you are left with the perfect posy vase. For the last two months flowers from my garden have been displayed in my ketchup vase. There has been pretty …
Common Garden Pests and How to Manage Them Infographic
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 …