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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.
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 maybe you are just tired of your plants getting trashed by frost and ice during the winter months? Or maybe you are trying to steal an extra few weeks of growing from mother nature. Either way, we’ve been doing a wee experiment in the garden that might be what […]
At least 3 times this month, someone has said to me, “You must be glad now it’s winter and you don’t have to tend the garden all the time.” Which if it wasn’t so funny would be infuriating. OK maybe infuriating is a bit strong a term but you know, […]
I love dahlias. There I said it and I don’t care that they are supposedly unfashionable cause they are gorgeous and every garden should have them. Ok so now the confession is out of the way, let’s talk about growing dahlias and I’ll tell you how I became a firm […]
For most of the year, I love my greenhouse. It’s set up perfectly the way I want it and it works outstandingly. Don’t believe me, just pop along to any of our youtube videos and see just how much produce my one small greenhouse produces over spring, summer and autumn. […]
Growing in a greenhouse over winter must be the most common subject in the comments of any of our social media. Although I’m not sure it’s always phrased well, I think people actually mean what is what seeds can they sow that will germinate and grow to the point where […]
Today’s video is possibly one of the most asked for over the past few years. In the UK, because of our milder climate, we cut down and basically bin our hot weather crops like tomatoes and peppers. Meaning that we have to start fresh every year by sowing new seeds […]
and this is a glimpse into our life and garden on the east coast of Scotland where we enjoy growing fruit, veg and flowers and cooking indoors and outdoors. 🌱 Join us for fun gardening tips!
