Welcoming Wildlife
So many of our garden’s focus is on the wildlife they can attract to their garden. Protecting bee’s, feeling birds and housing bugs seems to be a common staple in most of our entries. We love it! If you’re a new garden, or an established garden looking to generate some wildlife activity, here are a…
Read More...6 Sun loving Plants
When the weather warms up in the summer, and we have a consistent amount of sun and no rain, it’s easy to start panicking about whether or not your garden will look more like the desert than the botanical gardens. Honestly, DON’T PANIC! There may be some of you who have what we like to…
Read More...5 Bedding Plants for instant Colour
With May being quite the wash-out weather wise, you may have not been able to get into your garden as much as you’d have liked. We are forecast a gorgeous weekend and a pretty warm June so you may be wondering how to get that instant summer garden. Here are 5 bedding plants you can…
Read More...What to Do, Sow, Grow and Harvest in June
With summer well and truly on it’s way, we thought we’d suggest to you some Growing Sowing and Harvesting suggestions, a long with some jobs and things to think about. Sow As we step towards summer, we suggest you sow your salads. There are many different varieties such as rocket and spinach which will be…
Read More...Keeping your mind Happy with Nature
On Mental Health Awareness Week, we think it’s only appropriate to help guide you in nurturing your mind. This year the theme for Mental Health awareness with is ‘Connecting with Nature’ and we are over the moon that it has been recognised how much being outside can benefit your mental health. We thought we would…
Read More...The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden was set up in 2017 after the founders met at a wellbeing event during their cancer treatment. In the last 3 years, the team have focused on creating beautiful outdoor health and wellness spaces designed by, and for, the community. The wonderful, productive spaces are enjoyed by hundreds of individuals and groups,…
Read More...Gardening – The Workout
We talk a lot about how great gardening is for our mental and physical wellbeing. Being outdoors in the fresh air is a great for workout for everyone. Gardening allows you to destress and relax. And if you’ve found yourself sweating through your gardening hours don’t be alarmed. A hugely underrated form of exercise, we…
Read More...5 ‘INGs’ to do in May
With May just around the corner, we have some jobs for you to be looking at getting stuck in with next month to get your garden looking great and ready for summer. So take a look at the 5 INGs you should be doing in May! Pruning Now we’ve had the last frost and you’ve…
Read More...Your S.U.N.D.A.Y garden
With a lot of our gardeners being volunteers we know that a lot of the gardening is done at the weekend. So, this is how you can garden efficiently over a short space of time to make the most of your garden. Slow it down Take your time! It might feel like you need to…
Read More...Planting out your Veggies
We’re well into spring, which means that a lot of our wonderful gardens will be starting to plant out vegetables that were sown in preparation in winter in greenhouses, sheds, and even their homes. Find out how to get the most successful crop and harvest this year with these tips for planting out. Choose your…
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