Ah, spring, timing is everything at this time of year. The days get longer, the sun peeks out (occasionally), and the garden starts whispering to you, “Come on… it’s time… plant everything…” And honestly, I get it. After months of grey skies, soggy soil, and leafless trees, it’s so tempting to charge outside with your tray of seedlings like some sort of horticultural … [Read more...] about Timing is Everything (This is Essential When It Comes to Planting Out)
Why Are There So Many Garden Centres?
A garden is ever-growing and ever-changing. Ever wondered why there are so many garden centres and why they're always packed to the rafters with people? There are so many plants to choose from that there is something for everybody. Your garden is your garden; you can choose to plant whatever you like the look of. It doesn't necessarily follow that the said plant will … [Read more...] about Why Are There So Many Garden Centres?
You Reap What You Sow
It's so true isn't it? It's that time of year when the collective hopeful sigh is cast around the nation as we growers start to sow the seeds of what will hopefully be a bountiful harvest of flowers and vegetables. You cannot reap what you don't sow, and who knows, maybe all that is sown will grow into great plants. I started mine off before Christmas, when I sowed some … [Read more...] about You Reap What You Sow
How to Survive January? I Have the Answer…
Right, so here we are, nearly at the end of January—the month that drags on like a bad hangover, only without the fun of the night before. Just a few more days of this bleak, soul-sucking purgatory to go. We survived! And I’ve discovered the perfect survival technique for this dreary month. You get flu. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been lucky enough to have the flu take up … [Read more...] about How to Survive January? I Have the Answer…
January: The Month We Love to Hate (But Don’t Worry, Spring Is Coming!)
Well, it's been a few years since I last posted, aside from my introduction, my first proper blog post on my new website has to be January - love it or hate it - without doubt, the most depressing month of the year. It’s cold, it's wet, and we’ve just survived the Christmas food coma, financial hangover, and the post-gift-wrapping madness. Oh, and did I mention the first snow … [Read more...] about January: The Month We Love to Hate (But Don’t Worry, Spring Is Coming!)
