This guide covers everything you need to know about cucumber companion plants, including which plants to use, which ones to avoid, and how to give your plants the best chance of producing a good crop. If you grow your own cucumbers - or are planning to start doing so - you will naturally want to maximise your harvest. Whether you have lots of space to grow vegetables, or are limited to growing in pots, it makes sense to do everything you ...
Money-saving allotment DIY projects
Collaborative post If you've got an allotment, you're probably already familiar with how tempting it can be to spend lots of money on your plot. I remember how easy it was to get carried away when we first got our allotment; having that extra space and the chance to make it look exactly how we wanted it to was just so exciting! Even if you don't get carried away, buying everything you need for your allotment can be quite expensive. Easy ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in March
If you’re raring to go in the garden or allotment, here are some ideas for what to plant in March. The arrival of March really is the start of the growing season in my mind - even if the weather isn't in agreement and it’s still freezing outside! You do still need to be careful temperature-wise, but if you can provide some frost protection there are lots of plants you can start growing this month. Flowers to plant in March Bedding ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in February
Wondering what to plant in February? This list of flowers, vegetables and bulbs will get you organised. What can I plant in February? We’re almost there…. February is underway and spring is just around the corner. I still want it to hurry up though! It really won’t be long before I’m up to my neck in packets of seed and fussing over my labelled pots like a mother hen. But the fact remains that it’s still winter, and most ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in January
If you’re anything like me, by January you’ll have had enough of being content with looking forward to sunnier days, and will be longing to get outside and plant something. I dearly love the whole process of coaxing plants into life, and it feels like an age since I last pushed a seed into some earth and willed it to grow. I think I have the gardening equivalent of itchy feet! To satisfy my cravings, I’ve been looking at which plants ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in July
We’re into the height of summer now, and you might be thinking it's too late to plant anything and enjoy it's flowers or harvest this year. But there are still lots of things you can plant this month that will give your garden a boost, or prepare it for the later months of the year. Here's what to plant in July. Flowers to plant in July Summer bedding plants At this time of year a few bedding plants are a great way to fill any gaps ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in June
You may be reading the title of this post and thinking “but it’s too late to plant anything now”. Don't worry, I've got lots of ideas for what to plant in June! Starting off your plants a little later than you intended just means your flowers and crops will be a little later too. Summer may be upon us, but there are still plenty of things to sow, grow and plant this month. If you're not sure what to plant in June, here are my top picks ...
How to grow potatoes in bags and pots: easy step-by-step guide
It's potato planting time! If you'd like learn how to grow potatoes in bags, this guide covers everything you need to know. As well as a guide to growing potatoes in bags and pots, there's an explanation of the different potato varieties and tips on the best potatoes to grow in containers. Growing potatoes in bags and pots I think it's impossible to beat the taste of homegrown new potatoes, and they're not difficult to grow at all. ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in April
If you’re keen to sow, grow and plant things this month, here are some ideas for what to plant in April. April is when things really start to get going in the garden. The soil is warming up, the risk of frost is much lower, and there's lots of planting to be done! Flowers to plant in April Bedding plant & hardy annual seeds April is a good time to sow seeds for hardy annuals and summer bedding plants. Growing these plants from ...
Gardening in February: jobs to tackle this month
Here's your one-stop resource for gardening in February. If you're struggling to carve out time to stay on top of the garden, or just need some help with what to focus on each month, this is a great place to start. You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. While January was a low-input month in the garden, we spent a lot of time planning, sketching and dreaming. Now the end of winter is temptingly in sight, ...