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St David’s Day is a timely moment for gardeners to celebrate by growing leeks,...
How to grow leeks in celebration of St David’s Day
As the end of lockdown for many of us edges closer, now is the...
It’s almost spring! Time to get a head start on gardening jobs
After a very cold beginning to February, some warmer weather is on the horizon...
Peter’s Gardening tips for March 2021
As well as growing beautiful roses to admire during the summer months, you can...
Edible flowers that will colour your salads – and your garden
Even the nation’s most avid gardeners might be surprised at how important their green...
It’s time to think and plan ahead to ensure your flower beds are bursting...
This combination cushion and quilt is a clever concept that is going down a...
You might not associate yourself with the stereotypical anorak-clad, binocular-wielding bird-watching ‘twitcher’, but as...
This collection of compact, petite Dahlia are ideal for planting in containers or at the front of the...
Brrrr it’s a serious shock to the system, after continuous atrocious wet weather for...
Sowing heritage seeds can result in better flavour, a true connection with nature and...
It’s all very well buying a few packets of seeds with good intentions –...
February is the month of winter vagaries, when the thermometer is a gymnast, up it...
Front garden greenery has surged in the past five years, with homeowners adding an...
Nothing is more frustrating than when an unexpected issue occurs in your home. Whether...
A bunch of roses may spell romance to some on Valentine’s Day, but the...
Presenting a Willow Tree figurine to someone special offers the chance to express thoughts of love, healing and...
The war on plastic is undoubtedly ramping up. While we’ve ditched single-use plastic bags...
If you’ve had a go at gardening during lockdown and want to progress by...
As the weather turns colder, there are key home improvements and maintenance jobs we...
Think you can only grow potatoes if you have a large vegetable plot or...
With over 84% of the United Kingdom using hot water central heating it’s likely...
As a new study reports on the decline in butterfly numbers. Here we look...
Let’s be honest, washing your bed sheets is up there with the most annoying...
No matter where you live we have all been served up with a wide...
Safe to say, we’ve lavished a lot of love and attention on our homes...
You don’t have to spend long on social media to see that New Year’s...
If you began growing veg in a small way during the pandemic and feel...
Gardening became a saviour to millions during 2020 as people had a go at...
It’s time for all of us to green up our act and do our...
These little cuties come into their own at Christmas Be they sat on garden...
Herbs are such a huge part of the festive platter, from the richness of...
Winter is an important time of year for bird feeding and offering the right...
As interest in gardening podcasts continues to grow, we ask two top podcasters for...
