September 11, 2020
As the hottest days of summer give way to the pleasant warm days of September, there is plenty you can do to continue to give exuberance and…
July 03, 2020
So much has changed, but plants continue to thrill Many people have said how much solace has been found in the garden during these difficult…
June 11, 2020
At the same time as we have all experienced many changes due to the pandemic, our gardens have also been suffering extremes of weather. From…
May 04, 2020
It has been a challenging time for us all since the Covid 19 outbreak. For all the downsides to the lockdown and our changed lives…
April 06, 2020
While spring brings extra work in the garden as we all venture out after the damp autumn and early months of 2020, it also heralds a time of…
March 02, 2020
As gardens are bursting into life again, keep ahead of the game with a few quick and easy ideas for March. Moss is again prevalent on lawns…
February 05, 2020
Well, if spring isn’t quite here yet, at least in February the daylight hours are longer, bulbs are peeping through and early varieties are…
January 04, 2020
January is a quiet month in the garden, but you can turn your thoughts to helping and encouraging wildlife to prosper. Whilst I am an…
November 18, 2019
Wrap up warm and get outside this month to enjoy your winter garden at its best. From delicate flowers and intoxicating fragrances to…
November 17, 2019
Gardening is good for you ! It’s a simple message, but one which warrants repeating. Whatever your age or experience, gardening has a…
October 01, 2019
It has been a good year so far for gardening. Although last year’s extreme heat was good for many annual and tropical plants, in the last…
September 05, 2019
As we draw closer to autumn, the advantage of cooler and wetter weather to gardeners is to make this a perfect time to plant. Even those…
August 02, 2019
August Garden Notes 2019 Here are a simple ideas to give food for thought for enhancing gardens at this time of year. Use an unsightly old…
July 03, 2019
With so much healthy growth on plants and shrubs since the spring, some areas of the garden may need attention. Trim conifer hedges. Regular…
June 01, 2019
To enjoy your garden at its best, use the long spring and summer evenings to spend just a few minutes each day keeping your flowers and…