Featured Posts in'England' Category

Record Temperatures!

In the last couple of days in Britain we have seen some unseasonably hot temperatures. My Bishops Kiss chillis are Read more..

Wisteria Wednesday

Taking a break from roses today to bring you Wondrous Wisteria Wednesday. We love wisteria for its beautiful flowers Read more..

Turmeric and Turnips!

I am just so pleased at how this Turmeric has grown for me. Dim Sum Gardener kindly sent me a few pieces of fresh Read more..

the harvest before the storm

With threats of storms and downpours a couple of weeks ago we decided to bring in the harvest at the allotment one Read more..

Plant Hardiness Ratings

You want your plants to survive our British climate so it is worth understanding the hardiness ratings. Plant hardiness Read more..

A Tour of The Garden

A quick tour of one of our Gardens from the Gardeners Tips team. The garden is located in Menston, Yorkshire, Read more..

Beating the drought – replanting the xerophytic garden!

The ghosts of all the winter dead things have all but faded away though a few of my Cordyline’s now need to be cut Read more..

Gooseberry no Fooling

One of the first fruits to be available for the kitchen and table each year, the gooseberry is an old stalwart. Read more..

Growing Habranthus Rain Lily Bulbs

I discovered a 6 inch pot in my greenhouse with a label saying Habranthus but I don’t know where I got the Read more..

March memories

You may have come across a photographic scavenger hunt called 26 Things? Kate in Brunei blogged her colourful results Read more..