What to do in the garden in April, well quite a lot since you as you ask. Though its all quite manegable, I’ve been making lists & getting through them one at a time. Seed sowing & general propagation: I sowed tomato seeds last month, & they’re now tiny plants, currently in the summerhouse where […]
Gardening with less plastic.
My word, April is a busy time in the garden, but busy in a good way, with the promise of this fresh season unfurling before us. And because we’re in the garden a lot more now, it seems like a good time to think about how to use less plastic. Just a couple of small […]
How To Re-Pot Houseplants
They’re there day after day, almost part of the furniture, but houseplants deserve more than a weekly watering, they also need to be re-potted into fresh compost from time to time. Their roots will stretch out into this fresh medium, & you’ll notice that water stays in the pot to be gradually taken up […]
What To Do In The Garden In March
We’re teetering on the edge of Spring here in the South-East of England. The days are getting longer, & there’s more bird song around, it really is a time to be savoured. Its also a time to have plans in place & be getting ready for the garden bursting into life. Checking seed packets is […]
How To Grow The Best Sweet Peas.
I’m dreaming of a billowing row of divinely scented, colourful sweet peas, lasting all summer long. So here’s the plan to help you grow the best sweet peas, & to have as many flowers as possible. How To Sow Sweet Peas: Fill pots with good, peat-free compost, lightly water the compost to make it damp […]
What To Do In The Garden In February
I’ve been wondering about re-naming this monthly series of looking after your garden. I don’t want it to sound like a list of chores or something you put off doing. But I reckon if you like gardening, you’ll be in it for the joy, the satisfaction & how good it makes you feel, & you […]
Vegetables To Grow And Sow In February
What vegetables to grow & sow in February largely depends on the weather. The longer days are noticeable, but its a few weeks before there’s a good amount of daylight & milder weather that signals most plants into growth. There have been many disappointing attempts to sow seeds, I eventually realised that sowing too early […]
The Advantages of A January Garden.
As the end of January approaches, I have to admit, I’m going to miss her. There’s a clamour & a whole host of hashtags dedicated to the arrival of Spring, a sense of just hanging around, waiting for it all to begin. But I’m in the camp that sees a lot of advantages in a […]
How To Grow Chillies
And we’re off! … its time for the first vegetable seeds to be sown. January is too cold & dark for most seeds, but ideal for chillies. Chilli plants like warm, sunny weather, slightly cooler nights & hate being wet. They’e originally from South America, so that gives you a good idea of the conditions […]
Garden Plans For 2019
Here we are, teetering on the edge of a new year, with dreams of a garden of lush vegetables, fragrant herbs & sweet smelling roses. But this will only happen with a plan transferred from your imagination to paper. It’s the best way to get the most from your garden, not to have regrets & […]
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