Posts Tagged ‘winter’
Herbs that grow in winter
Growing winter herbs is a great way to continue producing delicious flavour despite the cooler conditions. Even though many plants including herbs go dormant in autumn and winter, there is still plenty to grow. Find out the best winter herbs to grow this year. Winter herbs to grow outside Which herbs can grow outside in…
Read More...How to prepare for bonfire night
Many families and communities will be busy building bonfires ahead of November 5th celebrations. Here are a few tips on how to have a more sustainable bonfire night evening that also considers and protects the wildlife around us. Look out for hibernating mammals and amphibians Hedgehogs are not the only wildlife that like to snuggle…
Read More...How to make leaf mould
Autumn is now upon us. The season when the foliage on many deciduous trees starts to turn delicious shades of yellow, orange and red. Then, they daintily fall to the ground. It’s traditional to sweep up those leaves in the garden and put them in the recycling bins but think again! Did you know that mixed…
Read More...Autumn vegetables to grow
Autumn can often feel like it isn’t possible to grow any more produce. However, there are still plenty of vegetables to grow through the autumn months to give you a head start next year. Carrots Humble carrots can be quite frost-hardy, so are great to continue growing in autumn. One carrot variety suitable for growing…
Read More...How to recycle your Christmas tree to help your garden
It’s that time of year when we start to clear away our Christmas decorations and get our homes all freshened up for the new year. But if you have had a cut living Christmas tree this holiday season, you may be trying to decide the best way to dispose of it. There are a few…
Read More...How to help birds over winter
Whilst many animals hibernate during the cold winter months, please spare a thought for our flying feathered friends. They are out and about 12 months of the year! Winter can be a hard time for birds both food and drink-wise. They need high-fat food to keep energy reserves high for the harsh conditions, and equally…
Read More...10 Plants for Colder Community Gardens
– 10 Plants for Colder Community Gardens – Though there aren’t extreme temperature differences throughout the UK, there are some areas where it’s a little chillier at certain times of the year. Therefore, it’s important to pick plants that are suited to the climate of the community garden to provide success. So, with that in…
Read More...How to handle an Unexpected Frost
Weather in the early spring can be unpredictable for gardeners. From warm days to sudden frosty mornings, the weather forecast is so important. Remember that it is not unknown for their to be snow in April. And this type of weather event can take you by surprise. So, we want to help you take steps…
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...Winter vegetables
by Kirsty Ward The nights are drawing in, the mornings have a chill and the bobble hat is securely on when I’m down on my allotment now. We are heading into winter but that doesn’t mean that the allotment needs to come to a stop, there are always lots of jobs to be doing and…
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