Published on 24th August 2023

The sound of summer is often punctuated by several yelps and screams as a wasp arrives at a bbq. They are seen as a pest Read the full article…

Published on 17th August 2023

Planting in August is towards the end of the growing season but there are still some vegetables that you can plant during this time. Here Read the full article…

Published on 17th August 2023

Taking semi-ripe cuttings is a common method of propagating shrubs and climbers. This technique involves selecting portions of the plant that are neither too young Read the full article…

Published on 4th August 2023

On the vegetable patch, sowing and planting out now will keep your cropping season going, providing you with short-term harvests of salad leaves and other Read the full article…

Published on 14th July 2023

Layering is a propagation technique used to reproduce plants by encouraging the development of roots on a stem while it is still attached to the Read the full article…

Published on 14th July 2023

Our gardens and outdoor spaces are generally in their prime by now so you should be enjoying all the work you’ve put in. However, some Read the full article…

Published on 12th July 2023

The smell of fresh herbs is something you just can’t beat. And it’s even better when you’re growing them yourself. The best part of growing Read the full article…

Published on 12th July 2023

We love the fact that courgettes are so versatile. Here are a couple of our favourite courgette based recipes; Sesame, halloumi & courgette fritters with Read the full article…

Published on 29th June 2023

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI Ingredients 400g strawberries, hulled and halved plus 4 to decorate the glasses 150ml white rum 4 tbsp lime juice 2 mugfuls ice cubes Method Put all the ingredients Read the full article…

Published on 26th June 2023

The rose is such a versatile plant, you’re always bound to find one that is right for you. Species roses These are wild roses and Read the full article…