Here we are again coming to the end of another gardening year – one that’s certainly had its moments more so than many recently. But have you noticed that it all sorted itself out and most ...

Spring into the garden Now’s the time to get the best out of your plot, however, writing this piece at the beginning of January, it’s difficult to forecast how soon spring will appear or if ...

Seasonal adjustments It’s that time of year when you never know what the weather’s going to do, so flexibility is the key in your garden. We had a very hot spell at the end of June, which ...

Springing into your garden Good housekeeping now ensures your garden is blooming from the first glimpses of spring. As the weather becomes milder it’s time to get back out into the garden and ...

Writing this piece on a dull and damp July morning it does make you wonder if we’re ever going to get some of the hot sunny summer days that we’ve had in the past. The one advantage of this ...

The weather again …… What started out as a very early season after a mild and wet winter has now turned into a later season after the snow and late frosts in April and May. Even into ...

Penstemons are incredibly easy to grow with just a little care and attention required from time to time. Their main requirement is good drainage and a nice sunny position in the garden. They can ...

Deck the halls this year! It’s the holly and the ivy, door wreaths, table decorations, doorstep planters and patio pots that bring the real sense of the season, along with our all-time ...

Trees are powerful symbols of life in many parts of the world and planting them is a statement of commitment to the future. This month we are urging everyone that can to get out there and plant a ...