In a recent article by the BBC, the growing popularity of gardening is putting many people at risk of back pain, according to a survey. …
Gardening on Prescription
Every day across the UK, GP's are advocating exercise to reduce the risk of hearth problems, Osteporosis, reduce weight and many others, so why not advise patients to consider gardening? …
Grow-your-own Viagra craze hits Britain’s garden centres
The latest gardening craze was triggered following a discovery made by a 55-year-old furniture restorer, Michael Ford, on his allotment. …
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Turnips Making a Comeback
A recent article in the Guardian would suggest that the humble turnip or (Neep / Stumshie) as it is known in Scotland is staging a comeback. …
Using Lavender
Pruning lavender plants in late summer and autumn, helps keep them neat and stop them from going "leggy" and woody but in order to do this, the many flower spikes need to be cut …
Persil v Mice
Those small bags that come with your persil washing powder tablets are just so handy. I sow some seeds in small 5cm or 7cm pots and keeping the mice off can be a nightmare, but now I have …