I have been looking at some great garden gift ideas as the festive season begins. The days are getting colder here and the garden is resting. A great time therefore to gift a gardening friend, family or even for yourself! A gift can be a real starting point for a garden or for transforming one. […]
Spring Flowers – easy to grow colours!
Spring flowers are a real treasure and so easy to grow! They bloom just as the cold grey days of winter are ending, making these colours a real joy. And the best part is that once you sow the bulbs and corms, which is in late autumn in the UK, you have to do nothing […]
Saving Seeds – for growing next season
Late summer and autumn are a great time to be saving seeds for sowing the following year. Seed saving is one of the easiest jobs in the garden. Simply remember to pick a few spent flowers or well-ripened vegetables. Top Tips Pick the spent blooms or ripened vegetables on a dry day. Even better if […]
Growing Winter Vegetables – start in summer!
Growing your own vegetables in winter might sound like a dream but yes you can! The trick to growing and harvesting your own food in the colder season is to start them off in summer. You may think it is too cold for plants to grow in winter but some of these thrive in the […]
Pickling Cucumbers – an easy recipe
Pickling is a great way to preserve homegrown cucumbers. Especially when you have more appearing in summer than you can eat! There are lots of recipes for pickling cucumbers but I have adapted this one to suit my family’s taste. Cucumber Pickling – What I do! I start by washing the cucumbers before slicing them […]
How to Grow Nasturtiums – easy edible flowers
I love nasturtiums so I must share how to grow these beautiful edible flowers. Especially as I have had an overwhelming request for learning how to grow these from so many of my Instagram followers, so here it is for you all too! Nasturtiums are easy to grow from seeds and there is a huge […]
How to Grow Carrots – from seeds
Showing you how to grow carrots from seeds, as requested by so many of you on Instagram! Homegrown carrots are just delicious and there are also so many varieties ranging in size, colour and flavour. This is one of the advantages of growing carrots at home as you can choose short stubby salad carrots or […]
Growing Beans – Tips for success
Growing beans is fun and very rewarding! This is especially true if you are new to gardening or you would love to grow food with children. There are three types of beans I would personally recommend. One is broad beans which can be started very early in the year in the UK. The other is […]
Growing Cucumbers Outdoors – Tips for Success
Growing cucumbers outdoors is great in the summer months. You can grow cucumbers in the smallest of outdoor spaces like a balcony, front door step or a little corner of a patio. You will need a sunny sheltered spot for your cucumber plants to be happy! There are a few more requirements for successful cucumber […]
How to Grow Radishes – tips for success!
I have decided to write this post today on how to grow radishes successfully. This is following all the questions that have come through on my Instagram account. So for everyone who would like to grow crisp fleshy, peppery bulbs, here is a guide for you! How to grow radishes Radishes grow quickly compared to […]
Growing Cucumbers – how to grow from seeds
Growing cucumbers is much easier than you’d think. Plus homegrown cucumbers are so delicious! Their taste cannot be compared to the cucumbers that are sold in the shops. You can grow cucumbers in a pot if your outdoor space is small. If you have a sunny sheltered spot, then you have the perfect location for […]
Growing flowers – plant French Marigolds from seeds
Growing your own flowers like the French Marigolds can be very rewarding. French Marigolds bring such vibrant colour to your outdoor space. Here in the UK, the vibrant orange hues of these robust French Marigolds can easily brighten up any garden, balcony or window box in the summer! I particularly like to grow these as […]
Growing Chives – Easy to Grow Herb
I love growing chives in my garden! You may ask why and I’d say it is this is one easy herb to grow, perfect for someone who is beginning to learn how to garden. Chives are robust perennials, which means that once they are planted they will keep coming back every year. They tend to […]
Growing Red Veined Sorrel – an edible perennial!
I love growing red veined sorrel! It is so pretty, making it perfect for most sunny garden borders and deep planters. Red veined sorrel is a perennial which means once you plant it, it’ll grow for many years to come. Not only is it beautiful, the young leaves can be added to salads, stir fried […]
Growing Basil – grow from seeds
Growing basil is very rewarding! I love the warmer months as I can start growing my summer herbs. This is because it is so handy having herbs on your kitchen windowsill. You only have to reach out for a handful of flavour to add to your cooking or salads. Basil is delicious and will quickly […]
Homegrown Potatoes – grow easily in a small space
Homegrown potatoes are delicious and this is a great reason for growing them! Growing potatoes is easy even if you have a small outdoor space. This could be a tiny balcony, patio or garden. Traditionally, potatoes have been grown in the ground and still are where space allows. However, I use bags for planting my […]
Organising Your Seeds – benefits, easy and practical!
Organising your seeds is a brilliant way to start the New Year! This is because there are real advantages to having your seeds organised which I will begin with. Then I will show you how you can make your own by recycling materials you may have at home. If a do it your self project […]
Growing Tomatoes – learn to grow your own!
Growing tomatoes is one of life’s great joys as homegrown are so delicious! Plus tomatoes are easy to grow. If you have never grown any, I would really encourage you to give it a go. You don’t need a lot of space as they can easily be grown in hanging baskets, pots and planters too. […]
Growing Chillies – how to start from seeds
Growing chillies from seeds might seem like hard work but so worth it! You can choose which variety you would like to grow which is a real privilege. This is because there is whole range of chillies with variations in colour, shape and most of all .. its heat level. As they say some like […]
Growing Ginger – easy to grow indoors!
Growing ginger is a very rewarding journey. Let’s say that it is perfect for the more patient gardener and if you aren’t, then ginger will help you develop the patience needed! Ginger grows into a beautiful plant that not only has edible roots but the most fragrant edible leaves too. It is a slow growing […]