November 16, 2021
After so many years selling flowers and plants at Christmas (nearly 50 years – I started young in the family business!) , I can hardly think…
November 01, 2021
It’s a simple message, but one which warrants repeating. Whatever your age or experience, gardening has a positive outlook on your health…
October 02, 2021
We have reached the autumn, the time to be tempted to plant spring-flowering bulbs. Although they are available in pots in the early months…
September 02, 2021
September is often a wonderfully warm and sunny month, and the first frosts usually don’t appear until well into October or beyond – let’s…
August 01, 2021
Every year brings different challenges to gardeners. This year our cold April and wet May have been followed by further sunshine, showers…
July 01, 2021
Into the brightest days of summer and gardens are full of colour and scent. Bedding plants are in full bloom, lavender and thyme are…
June 01, 2021
The cool spring we have just experienced led to a prolonged display of daffodils, tulips and bluebells. Unlike many softer plants, spring…
May 01, 2021
It’s good to now be into the warmer months of spring. This year has seen poorer light levels and cooler temperatures than normal. Young…
April 01, 2021
April is a time for buds, fresh foliage and masses of colour. The sense of rejuvenation in the garden is palpable. If you are a novice…
March 01, 2021
The cold blast in February was quite a shock for gardens. After a wet winter, plants have now had to endure frozen conditions for over a…
February 08, 2021
February can bring some of the coldest winter weather, but can also produce unexpected warm spells. Whatever happens this year, spring is…
January 07, 2021
Welcome to a fresh new year of gardening … After such a stressful 2020, it’s good to welcome in the New Year with a fresh look at gardens…
December 02, 2020
With Christmas fast approaching, bring some festive cheer into the home with wreaths and garlands. These are so easy to make, and are…
November 07, 2020
If you are fortunate enough to live in a rural area, you will no doubt appreciate the beauty that trees bring to our local landscape. From…
September 28, 2020
Yes, it’s cooler. Yes, it’s wetter. But the ground is still warm and plants and trees love being planted now. Many gardeners plant for an…