How To Grow A Pumpkin How To Grow A Pumpkin. Autumn is in the air and Halloween is just round the corner. Pumpkins are starting to make appearances in shops, be they fake or real.. you can’t turn without spotting pumpkins. It’s times like this I think, I WISH I’d planted a pumpkin this year. … Read more
What to Plant In Autumn What to plant in Autumn usually crosses my mind when things start getting a little chilly in the garden. The kids are back at school, the BBQ is back in the shed and the garden may start slipping to the back of our mind. But don’t let the change in … Read more
Gardening with Kids during Summer Holidays Gardening with kids during summer holidays… Hey, don’t laugh! It might seem like an impossible task in today’s day an age. With so many “indoor based trends” it could be a battle to get the kids out, let alone garden! In my personal experience it’s a short uphill struggle … Read more
What to plant in July? What to plant in July? I know sunning yourself and enjoying BBQs may be at the top of list when you thinking to sunshine and gardens. But as ever, you can make the most of your garden at this time of year. Here’s a few tips on What To plant … Read more
How To Grow Sunflowers In April, May and June is the perfect time to plant Sunflowers. Not only will there be no frost (hopefully) but it’s great to get the kids involved. Our quick guide on how to grow sunflowers will show you they are easy to grow and show relatively quick results, meaning the … Read more
What To Plant In Your Garden In May Your guide to What to Plant In Your Garden In May: planting flowers, planting vegetable and jobs to do. What to plant in your garden in May. The clocks have changed and it’s staying lighter, later. The risk of frost has passed (though this is the UK, … Read more
Why Do Weeds Grow So Fast? Why do weeds grow so fast? I think most people must ask themselves that question.You work hard to grow plants, flowers can take weeks to grow, then weeds seem to be able to appear overnight, with little to no effort! It’s time to face facts. They may be annoying … Read more
Raised Garden Bed & why you need one! Raised Garden Bed – The Benefits Raised Garden Bed also known as garden boxes are a great way of growing sections of vegetables and flowers. Not only will they keep ground level garden weeds away but prevents soil becoming compact. Being raised and with a barrier of … Read more
What to plant in February I personally write off January as trying to get anything practical done in general life and in the garden. For me January is a planning month. Planning your year, be it holiday, shedding that post-Christmas weight or looking forward to a full and fruitful garden. So why not get ahead … Read more
What to plant during winter An avid gardener or someone that likes to dabble, you may be thinking to yourself What to plant during winter, if anything at all?! Most of us have pulled out our tarpaulin and covered our garden furniture, we’ve tucked up that lawnmower in the shed and we’re ready for nature … Read more