Gardening – We are Eli and Kate

Sow and Grow in January

January 14, 2024

January always seems to be a busy month of sowing on social media, but in truth, you don’t HAVE to start your seeds yet. The reason so many people do is simply because they can and can therefore steal a little bit of time back from Mother Nature.

A great example of this is peppers and chillies. Two warm crops that need long sunny seasons to produce at their best, with chillies, some varieties are notoriously difficult to germinate or can take weeks. So an early start gives you time for a second sowing should you need it. … More Sow and Grow in January

The easy no fear way to sharpen garden pruners

November 27, 2023

It’s time to inject some life back into those garden tools, the easy way! First things first, you absolutely don’t need to sharpen, clean or oil your garden tools. However, if you do, they will last longer, work better and you will save money because you won’t need to replace things as much, or in … More The easy no fear way to sharpen garden pruners

Deep cleaning a greenhouse

November 13, 2023

As we gear up for winter, it’s time to address a critical task that should be at the top of every gardener’s to-do list: cleaning the greenhouse. This is usually a job I leave until January, but this year I’m getting it done a bit early as it’s been a heck of a year for … More Deep cleaning a greenhouse

Building a multi-level, wooden, corner planter

November 5, 2023

We’ve spent a couple of weeks building a new planter for the garden, it’s multi-leveled and modular. In other words, three separate parts make up the planter allowing us to change the shape to suit. But for now, it’s a corner as we designed it and built it specifically for that purpose. In this week’s … More Building a multi-level, wooden, corner planter

planting spring bulbs in pots, tulips, daffodils and more

Spring bulbs for amazing colour, get planting

October 22, 2023

Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to get those bulbs in the ground for a vibrant and colourful garden. If you’re a new gardener, don’t fret; we’ve got your back! Let’s walk through the ins and outs of planting spring bulbs to … More Spring bulbs for amazing colour, get planting

My tips so you can grow BIGGER garlic

October 15, 2023

It’s that time of year so let’s talk about planting garlic. Garlic 101: A Quick Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a staple in the kitchen but also an excellent addition to your garden and super easy to grow. When it comes to planting garlic, there are a few essential factors to consider, especially … More My tips so you can grow BIGGER garlic

Saving Seeds from Your Tomatoes and Bell Peppers

September 25, 2023

Let’s save seeds from this year’s tomatoes and bell peppers so that you don’t need to spend vital pennies on new seeds! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a newbie, it’s easy to do, and we’ll break down the seed-saving process into simple steps that even a 12-year-old can master. So, put on your gardening … More Saving Seeds from Your Tomatoes and Bell Peppers

Tomato blight: How I’m dealing with it

September 12, 2023

Tomato blight is the boogeyman of tomato growers, especially here in the UK. Our humid climate makes it the perfect environment for blight to take hold and many of us who grow tomatoes have to deal with early or late blight. For the first time, Kate and I joined that group. To an extent, there … More Tomato blight: How I’m dealing with it

Will it survive the frosts? Hardiness ratings for your plants

September 4, 2023

As a youtube gardener, my garden is shared with a worldwide audience of keen gardeners. We share information, learn from each other and get to experience gardening from different perspectives. It really is such an amazing opportunity to learn and the support system is second to none. There is always a need, however, to remember … More Will it survive the frosts? Hardiness ratings for your plants

5 top tips for winter growing and the seeds I’m sowing