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Step-by-Step Guide to Taking Dahlia Cuttings
To expand your dahlia collection cost-effectively, taking cuttings is beneficial. This guide covers the process, indicating early spring as the best time for cuttings. It outlines necessary tools, step-by-step planting, and tips for success, ultimately leading to thriving plants that bloom earlier than tubers. Happy gardening! Read more
How to Set Up a Capillary Watering System
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 method I’ve refined in my… Read more
Easy Tomato Growing: Switch to Dwarf and Micro Varieties
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 tomatoes. But this year, I’m… Read more
Budget-Friendly Gift Ideas for Garden Lovers
Looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life but want to avoid the hustle of crowded shops and the eye-watering prices of fancy gadgets? You’re in the right place! Let’s explore some thoughtful, creative, and downright charming gift ideas that don’t involve pulling out your wallet—just a bit of effort and love.… Read more
How to Dig Up and Store Dahlia Tubers for Winter
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 in the ground? And if… Read more
Growing Daffodils for Show: A Beginner’s Journey
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. Read more
Gardening Show Participation: Unforgettable Moments and Tips
Sharing my experience entering a local gardening show for the first time, initial nerves and ultimate surprise at winning second place for their onions. Read more
Compact Fruit Trees: The Perfect Solution for Small Spaces
If you’re working with limited garden space but still want to enjoy the satisfaction of homegrown fruit, then patio (also called columnar) fruit trees might just be your new best friends. These little wonders are perfect for small gardens, balconies, or even just a sunny corner of your patio. They pack all the fruit-growing goodness… Read more
Maximize Your Apple Harvest with Summer Pruning Tips
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. Read more
Pruning Tomato Plants: A Complete Guide for Beginners
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. But don’t worry, I’m here… Read more
Growing tomatoes outdoors in Scotland
Most tomato growers in Scotland grow theirs in their greenhouses because to be honest, our weather is unreliable in the spring and summer months and not always as warm as we’d like in early autumn. Which means, for warm weather crops like tomatoes, we can see poor harvests as tomatoes fail to ripen towards the… Read more
Sow and Grow in January
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… Read more
The easy no fear way to sharpen garden pruners
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… Read more
Deep cleaning a greenhouse
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… Read more
Building a multi-level, wooden, corner planter
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… Read more
Spring bulbs for amazing colour, get planting
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… Read more
My tips so you can grow BIGGER garlic
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… Read more
Saving Seeds from Your Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
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… Read more
Tomato blight: How I’m dealing with it
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… Read more