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 […]
Tag: winter
Will it survive the frosts? Hardiness ratings for your plants
Comments are DisabledAs 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 […]
5 top tips for winter growing and the seeds I’m sowing
Comments are DisabledI know a lot of you guys are excited to try your hand at growing food and flowers over autumn and winter, so let’s talk about what I’m going to be doing. Mid-August to early September is a great time to get going, the soil is still warm, summer crops […]
Making mini polytunnels to protect your winter veggies
Comments are DisabledSo 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 […]
What do gardeners do all winter?
Comments are DisabledAt 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, […]
Adding flowers for winter interest
Comments are DisabledA trip to the garden centre this weekend has done us the world of good. The weather has just been horrendous for ages and the garden is a wet mess, and if that’s not bad enough, it’s time to lift the dahlias for over-winter storage which means there are going […]
Making winter growing easier in my greenhouse
Comments are DisabledFor 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. […]
One way to beat frosts and freezes in the garden
Comments are DisabledThe excitement of winter growing for harvest is in full swing now that we have little plants to actually plant out into the garden – and yes I know some of you guys find that idea terrifying… but stick with us. As well as planting out, I’m testing out some […]
What can I grow in my greenhouse over winter?
Comments are DisabledGrowing 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 […]
Planting garlic
Comments are DisabledIf you want the best garlic harvest, there are a few key factors you need to consider. Choose the Right Garlic Varieties Begin your garlic-growing journey by selecting the most suitable garlic varieties for your region. Two main types of garlic are commonly grown in British gardens: hardneck and softneck. […]



