Be honest: you’ve got a shady patch of ground and you have no idea what to do with it. The good news is that even these areas can be productive – when you know what to grow. As someone who has tried to grow all sorts of vegetables in the shadier parts of my plot … Read more
Greenhouses are an odd possession. When they’re new and in perfect working order there can be few more pleasant things to own. They’re the perfect opportunity to get seeds started early, to grow crops you otherwise couldn’t, and to extend the growing season late into the year. The problem comes when greenhouses start to get … Read more
Over the years I’ve bought from Thompson and Morgan a number of times. On each occasion I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the service. Having recently moved into a new property, complete with an almost plant-free garden, I decided it was time to test out their “garden ready plants” to see if they represent a quick, … Read more
If there’s one complaint that I hear about vegetable gardens it’s simply that they’re “ugly”. People often want to hide them away out of sight, and overlooking someone else’s vegetable plot can be a cause for neighbourly tensions. But things don’t have to be like that. With a little thought and effort your pride and … Read more
Over the last six years I have carefully maintained a community garden (known here in the UK as an allotment). In that time I have been amazed at how many other gardeners have come and gone – largely because they “don’t have the time”. Just as many have been kicked off their plots for lack … Read more
As a passionate vegetable gardener I’ve learned that whilst the growing season seems to fly past at an alarming rate, a year can be an awfully long time when it comes to your memory. It barely seems like you’ve harvested the last of your crops before its time to start planning for the spring. At … Read more
If you’ve been carefully suppressing a passion for gardening then finally being the proud of owner of your first piece of land can be an overwhelming experience. All those dreams and ideas you’ve had over the years can finally become a reality. But hold on just a moment; if this really is your very first … 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
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 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. Pinks Renowned for … Read more