Just because lavender flowers die off each autumn, you don’t necessarily need to lose out on that wonderful year-round scent. As it turns out, drying lavender is surprisingly easy, and then continues to produce it’s heady scent for years into the future. Placed into small muslin bags, or into a bowl on the windowsill, your … Read more
Poinsettias may be a festive favourite, but they’re well-known for being frustratingly difficult plants to care for. That glossy plant from the supermarket soon withers away, with it’s formerly bright green and red leaves soon turning brown and dropping off. So what can be done to keep your Poinsettia in the perfect condition for the … Read more
Growing vegetables at home can be a time-intensive hobby. More than a few gardeners over the years have started out with the best intentions, yet quickly given up when the realities of vegetable gardening hit home. For many people, it’s easier to buy a cabbage for 50p from the supermarket than it is to spend … Read more
Most gardeners view vegetables and flowers as two clearly-defined groups of plants. Vegetables go in the vegetable patch, well out of sight of your house. The flowers go in the main garden, where their colourful blooms can be admired by everyone. But not all vegetables lack aesthetic appeal. When you choose the right varieties, it’s … Read more
Capsicums are one of my very favourite vegetables to grow. The plants themselves are quite attractive, but this is multiplied many times when the fruits themselves start to form. Whats more, not all capsicums look just like the standard “bell peppers” that are typically available from shops; you’ll find there are a whole range of … Read more
The right house plant can transform your bathroom into a lush oasis of calm. However bathrooms are not known for being very plant-friendly. All too often bathrooms have tiny, frosted windows which let in minimal light, and the high levels of moisture can be enough to rot more sensitive houseplants. Fortunately, however, there are still … Read more
Winter is perhaps not best-known for it’s bright colours. The average garden largely goes into hibernation over winter, with leaves dropping and flowers dying. All too soon the view out of your window takes on a palette of dull greys and browns. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As it turns out, there … Read more
There is little more frustrating that discovering that mice have attacked your greenhouse. All those seedlings, which you have been lovingly tending, can be gone in a single night. I’m all too familiar with mice nibbling their way through my sweetcorn seedlings, or even digging up the seeds entirely, but fortunately there are some ways … Read more
There is nothing more relaxing than sitting outside in the summer evenings with friends or family and enjoying the evening. As you’re sitting there you’ll often get a waft of a lovely scent. Here are the top scented plants for summer evenings that you’ll want to plant in and around your property. Contents Pinks Renowned … Read more
If you’re seeking a unique way to present your next salad or meal, you may wish to consider some of these 10 edible, yet beautiful garden flowers. Your guests will all be amazed when they taste these delicious flowers in their salads and dinner. Your salad bar will be the talk of the town. Many … Read more