Posts Tagged ‘garden’
Bird Feeder – Activity of the Week – How to make your own
Activity of the Week Make your own Bird feeder Now is the time to be thinking about helping out our feathered friends and putting some food out for the birds. If you don’t have a bird feeder, look no further because we can help you make your own. Photo: currentcatalog.com What you need…
Read More...Sow Your Own – Chillies
Sow Your Own Chillies If you like a bit of spice in your life, now is a great time to start growing chillies. These hot additions to your plate are great to grow inside, in a greenhouse or on your windowsill. Get a medium sized pot and fill it with compost, leaving around an inch…
Read More...Basil – Sow Your Own
Sow Your Own Basil We know it’s cold outside, so why not start some of your planting indoors now? Basil is a great herb to start on your windowsill. Find some small to medium size pots and fill the bottom half with compost. Plant the seeds half a centimetre deep from the top of the…
Read More...Snowdrops – Plant of the Week
Plant of the Week Snowdrops Snowdrops are the staple flower for any winter garden. If you planted yours in the spring, now is the time you will start to see their beautiful white flowers blooming. These low maintenance plants are the sign that spring is on its way, with no requirements for pruning, just simply…
Read More...5 Speedy Growing Veg
If you’re looking for a quick turnaround in your home-grown harvest, these 5 vegetables are ready from seed to plate in 30 days or less. Radishes If you sow the radish seeds in fertile and damp soil, they’ll be ready to harvest in as quick as 25 days. Keeping the soil moist will ensure rapid…
Read More...Grow a Sensory Garden
Gardening does take some work, but it should still be fun and not a chore – after all, it’s an activity that the whole family can enjoy. What could be nicer than sharing your love for all things green with your children? However, many people struggle to get kids in the garden with them. If that…
Read More...Plant your own Butterfly Garden
There’s something extremely peaceful about watching a butterfly fluttering around your flowers. With their colourful wings and so many different types to spot, why wouldn’t you want to attract them into your garden? We have four of the best plants for pollinators for you to plant to start your own butterfly haven. Lantanas These plants…
Read More...Show stopper blooms for your garden
If right now you’re looking to add some strong statement pieces to your garden, these four shrubs and ericaceous plants are great additions to any garden. They can grow large and colourful and are perfect if you are looking to fill larger spaces. Azalea This gorgeous brightly coloured plant is a real eye catcher. It…
Read More...Bring the Mediterranean to your Garden
We really have been blessed with some incredible weather recently. As many of us may have lost out on holidays, we wanted to show the ways you can bring the ‘Mediterranean’ to your back garden. Palm Trees Nothing screams HOLIDAY more than a palm tree. You can bring the tropics to your garden by buying…
Read More...Edible Flowers
Over the past few years, you may have noticed that edible flowers are making an appearance. They have become a popular decoration and garnishes on food dishes and cocktails. There’s nothing more surprising than being told you can eat a beautiful bloom that arrives on your plate. So, why don’t you add an extra special…
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