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…
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…