It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so I thought I’d share with you some bits and pieces that I think would make the perfect gift for the gardener in your life (or even just a treat for yourself).

When we think about plants in the garden, it’s often in terms of colour, flavour, or the joy of watching something grow, but plants can also become part of our daily rituals through teas, tinctures, and other herbal preparations.

Shady spaces don’t have to be forgotten corners of the garden. By choosing shade-loving vegetables, you can maximise your growing area, enjoy a longer harvest season, and reduce the stress of keeping crops cool in summer. 

Whether you’re planting your first border, organising your allotment, or just trying to identify that mystery shrub down the road, these gardening apps make the whole process easier in my opinion.

Perennial vegetables are a brilliant way to make your garden more resilient, sustainable, and rewarding. With just a little planning at the start, you’ll be harvesting year after year without the constant replanting and digging. 

Whether you grow in the garden borders, a raised bed, or an allotment plot, the ecosystem is complex and companion planting can make a huge difference.

For those readers who are like me and enjoy visiting an RHS garden, a National Trust property, or generally pottering about wherever there are plants, may I suggest a trip to Marrakech?

The role that plants and fungi can play in tackling climate change is among the key themes explored in the inspirational new Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens.

Welcoming both professional and amateur growers alike, the free-to-enter trials accept new seedling roses from all over the world. I spent the day there learning all about the judging process.

Whether you’re planting your first border, organising your allotment, or just trying to identify that mystery shrub down the road, these gardening apps make the whole process easier in my opinion.

For those readers who are like me and enjoy visiting an RHS garden, a National Trust property, or generally pottering about wherever there are plants, may I suggest a trip to Marrakech?

The role that plants and fungi can play in tackling climate change is among the key themes explored in this inspirational new garden at Kew.

Is there a better way to spend a sunny Saturday than with a walk around some beautiful gardens and a visit to a flower show? I say not! Come with me to Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show .

Make a Metre Matter is all about encouraging people to dedicate a small to something that will make a difference to the environment, to their health, or to the food that they consume.

According to one of the resident horticulturalists The Fruit and Vegetable Garden at RHS Rosemoor is all about celebrating the flavour of the seasons. And, boy, it does not disappoint.

Shady spaces don’t have to be forgotten corners of the garden. By choosing shade-loving vegetables, you can maximise your growing area, enjoy a longer harvest season, and reduce the stress of keeping crops cool in summer. 

Perennial vegetables are a brilliant way to make your garden more resilient, sustainable, and rewarding. With just a little planning at the start, you’ll be harvesting year after year without the constant replanting and digging. 

Whether you grow in the garden borders, a raised bed, or an allotment plot, the ecosystem is complex and companion planting can make a huge difference.

Welcoming both professional and amateur growers alike, the free-to-enter trials accept new seedling roses from all over the world. I spent the day there learning all about the judging process.

Starting to grow your own flowers and vegetables can seem daunting at first, but take it from me it’s pretty easy if you are happy with a bit of trial and error.

It’s that time of year again, when growers across the land crack open their seed stores and get excited about all of the tomatoes that they will grow this season.

There has been quite some time between my writing in my November post that I was going to prune my fruit trees and today (72 days later) when I actually got around to doing it. 

I have so many ideas racing around my head but one thing I know for sure is that next growing season will be better planned! What should I keep and what should I add?

January 2024 - that is when I received the call letting me know that some allotment plots had become available at a site just 5 minutes walk from my front door. I was beyond excited! Trepidatious, but excited.

Description goes hereIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so I thought I’d share with you some bits and pieces that I think would make the perfect gift for the gardener in your life (or even just a treat for yourself).

When we think about plants in the garden, it’s often in terms of colour, flavour, or the joy of watching something grow, but plants can also become part of our daily rituals through teas, tinctures, and other herbal preparations.

Houseplants at a wedding?! Is this the future of wedding florals?

This year’s top gifts for Mums who love their garden.

Get some of that PSL energy into your garden.

The hottest colour of the season. Find out how to add a touch of burgundy to your planting scheme.