While greenhouses naturally keep warm all summer long, the winter months can see temperatures plummet. This, in turn, can slow down plant growth or even risk killing more frost-sensitive plants. Naturally, many of us think about how best to keep our greenhouse warm in winter. Fortunately there are a host of ways to keep your … Read more
Vegetable patches can be a hive of activity at the height of the season, producing a seemingly never-ending supply of fresh produce. As summer starts to fade, however, it’s obvious to consider what to do with your vegetable patch over winter? Fortunately there are all sorts of possibilities open to you. Let’s take a look … Read more
There are many gardeners who take pride in growing wholesome, organically-grown produce right throughout the year. But I’m not one of them. I’m a distinctly “fair weather gardener”. Living in the UK as I do, not only can winters get pretty chilly, but the wind and rain can cause some serious problems. The earth turns … Read more
There can be few things more cheerful on cold winter days than the sight of hyacinths in bloom. Of course, its not just the appearance of the flowers that bring joy, but also the rich, heady scents which fill the home. That said, if you want to enjoy your own home-grown hyacinths this winter then … 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