Cobble Hey farm and Gardens in Lancashire is a wonderful place to see some stunning examples of just how creative, colourful and tranquil, shade gardens can be. Exposed At 600 feet above sea …
Plants for shade
Our shade loving plants list was inspired by the woodland glade at Cobble Hey Farm and Garden in Lancashire. All of the following plants thrive well under the dappled shade of trees in an area …
Biodegradable Pots
Biodegradable plant pots are made from a variety of natural materials which break down in the soil. They provide a natural alternative to the classic plastic pots and very useful for establishing …
Pricking out and potting on
April has begun with a slump in temperatures, howling gales and horizontal rain but the greenhouse is a riot of growth, with many of the seedlings needing to be potted on. Pricking out seedlings …
Suttons Garden Planner
The most important part of the veg garden apart from the soil is planning and Suttons have created a great web based tool to allow you to plan your crops easily. Gardening for Health took out a …
Join Garden Organic’s One Pot Pledge
The One Pot Pledge by leading gardening charity, Garden Organic, is an exciting new grow your own campaign aimed at encouraging people who have never grown anything before, to give it a go Growing …