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Why Are Leaves Falling Early?

Published on 29th August 2025

Have you spotted crunchy leaves underfoot in July or August and thought autumn had arrived early? This puzzling seasonal shift is known as “false autumn”, Read the full article…

Planting roses

Published on 9th June 2025

Roses are starting to bloom and it’s a good time now, with the soil being warmer to plant them in the garden. Here’s our guide Read the full article…

Simple summer strawberry mousse

Published on 9th June 2025

Put those tasty strawberries to good use and make this easy peasy summer mousse. Looks great and extra smug points for you growing your own! Read the full article…

Winter care for houseplants

Published on 5th February 2025

Our guide to winter care for houseplants As the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten, houseplants require a little extra care to stay healthy during Read the full article…

Caring for dahlias over winter

Published on 1st November 2024

As we are now approaching winter we should start thinking about our dahlias. Ideally leave them until the first frost( when the leaves all turn Read the full article…

Caring for dahlias

Published on 23rd August 2024

Caring for dahlias once they are flowering means giving them love and attention (!) and if you want them to flower the following year, then Read the full article…

Green tomato chutney recipe

Published on 12th August 2024

Perfect to maximise your harvest and make it last all  year. Ingredients 2½ kg green tomatoes 500g onion 1 rounded tbsp salt 500g sultanas 500g cooking apples 500g light muscovado sugar Read the full article…

Sage recipe – Gruyère, prosciutto & sage toastie

Published on 26th June 2024

We love finding different ways to use our herbs. This toastie is cracking, give it a go! Ingredients 2 slices of bread wholegrain mustard 50g grated gruyère Read the full article…

Use your herbs to make a tasty Thai Pesto

Published on 8th May 2024

This super easy, tasty pesto is perfect with noodles. Serve with chicken or fish! Ingredients Small bunch basil Small bunch coriander 1 red chilli 2 Read the full article…

How to grow herbaceous perennials

Published on 7th May 2024

It’s the season to be planting herbaceous perennials – think delphiniums, ground cover clematis and iris. These glorious plants will give you great colour and Read the full article…

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