Dark nights in the Northern hemisphere herald the increase in accidents, thefts and garden damage. Winter garden safety can be easily improved by taking a few moments to check around your yard or …
Plans Revealed for Wisley Orchid House
Plans have been revealed for a new Orchid House at RHS Wisley. RHS Wisley has a collection of more than 3,000 orchids which is currently displayed on just two benches, with plants regularly swapped …
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Hand Crafted Garden Trugs
Hand crafted garden trugs make a fantastic gift for the gardening family member or friend and there are a number of artisan makers producing these items from sustainable materials on Etsy. Origins …
Tiny, tiny pumpkin
I know we have had a very hot summer here in Cumbria but this is the tiniest pumpkin I have ever seen. Most of my squash plants struggled this year, even with regular watering. The Butternut …
Soggy Swallows, Weeds and Seeds
03 May 2022 It's amazing the difference a week can make in the garden. All the veggies and fruits are growing away happily and nothing seems to deter the tenacious weeds. The first week of …
A new plot, Celandines and Woolly Bears
I started work this week on a recently acquired plot of land which I intend as an extension to the vegetable and fruit garden. Clearing the dead and dried weeds left from a season of neglect last …
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