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Spring in the greenhouse can quickly become overwhelming, especially when you have an abundance of seedlings demanding constant attention. Regular watering can turn into a daunting chore, but there’s a simple solution to make life much easier—setting up a capillary matting watering system. Here’s my easy-to-follow guide, inspired by the […]
Why I’m Switching to Growing Dwarf and Micro Tomatoes March is here, which means it’s time for one of my favourite gardening activities – sowing tomato seeds! There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting those little seeds started, knowing that in a few months, I’ll be picking fresh, homegrown […]
Dahlias are the showstoppers of the summer garden, with their bold blooms adding a splash of color and drama to any space. But as the colder months roll in, many gardeners are left wondering what to do with their precious dahlia tubers. Should you dig them up or leave them […]
I’m sharing my unexpected journey into growing daffodils for a horticultural show, having previously deemed them dull. Influenced by a friend, I’m explore various daffodil divisions, potting techniques, and the significance of timing in bloom preparation. I hope I can encourage yous to join in, promising insights and community connection in gardening.
Sharing my experience entering a local gardening show for the first time, initial nerves and ultimate surprise at winning second place for their onions.
Summer pruning focuses on enhancing fruit production by encouraging your tree to concentrate its energy on developing fruit buds close to the stem. This method contrasts with winter pruning, which is more about shaping and structuring the tree.
Have you ever found yourself completely confused about how to prune your tomato plants? Well, you’re not alone! When I first started gardening, terms like “truss” and “sucker” left me scratching my head. I was terrified I’d prune the wrong part of the plant and end up with no tomatoes. […]
I’m currently looking out at the rain and wind and wondering if I’ll ever get into the garden again. It feels like there has been constant heavy rain for weeks. I know that’s not accurate, there will definitely have been mixes of rain and dry but because I can only […]
Our garden is currently awash with blooms and I’m pretty excited so I have to share it with you. Cause you know, that’s the rules. Awash I tell you! Remember way back last autumn when I took you around with me and collected seeds from some of the flower heads, […]
I think herbs were one of the first “food” things I grew… I may be wrong but I suspect it was. Either way, I now hate having to rely on dried herbs, I’d much rather go chop a big handful of the real stuff for cooking. My two absolute favourites […]
