Featured Posts in'UK' Category

Goodbye Mr Heron

Goodbye Anna Maria. We’re travelling back to the UK today after a wonderful family holiday. It’s been one Read more..

Paphiopedilum at Orchid Shows 2010

If you ever doubted that Orchids were an International passion just look at some of the speakers who have visited The Read more..

Indoor sowings for a rainy day

The Winter weather in the UK has been so cold and wet that even the Daffodils don’t seem to have turned up for St Read more..

RHS Fruit & Veg Prints

I was sent a link today from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society for those outside the UK). It was a list of things Read more..

Crocus And Air Miles

The Crocuses continue to grow on beautifully close to the house. The ones that are in the borders are not as Read more..

Seed Potato Favourites

Top 10 most requested variety according to the British potato database Desiree Maris Read more..

Top 10 Garlic Varieties

Garlic is increasing in popularity in the UK and a wide selection of varieties are now available. They grow well under Read more..

Peace Gardens

There are many gardens and monuments dedicated to Peace and they are worth seeking out when you are on your Read more..

growing sweet peppers my way

Most peppers need a long growing season and Real seeds have some good choices for growing here in the UK.. I sow my Read more..

Growing Cannas – Facts and Fancy

You don’t need global warming to get a warm glow in your garden if you plant some Canna. The fiery hot flowers Read more..