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Time to Pull Up The Spinach

The Spinach has had it. I knew it would happen. It was one of the first things I sowed in early Spring and has been Read more..

Forcing Flower Bulbs

A bowl of flowering bulbs can be delightful in the depths of winter and you can force them to flower as early as Read more..

Ideas for a Shady Border

Plant selection Plant tall flowering shrubs to bring a splash of colour to a dull corner or to make a shady border Read more..

Watering a Hanging Basket.

photo credit Wheelo28 flickr A densely planted hanging basket in full sun, will need regular watering throughout the Read more..

Tips for Hanging Baskets

Hanging Baskets maximise space and give this garden an extra vertical dimension. What a riot of colour! Hanging Read more..

Tips for Growing From Seed

Growing from seed is one of the most rewarding aspects of gardening. We get to see the whole plant cycle from the Read more..

Dividing Daffodils to Increase Flowering

When bulbs get cramped for space they throw up leaf not flower. To improve the flowering from congested clumps of Read more..

Pricking Out Guide

Plants grown from seed need to be given space to grow by ‘Pricking Out’ or thinning. This process gives Read more..

Good Planting Technique for Good Plants

Think about the plants you are going to grow. Fruit and shrubs will be long term investments. Bedding and vegetables Read more..

Tulip N Move

I'm back after a little mini break. This was a Tulip from the old garden, a beautiful Apricot/Peach colour. We Read more..