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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in March

February 25, 2021 by Catherine 8 Comments

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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 ...

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February birth flower: Violets & Primroses

February 25, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you know what the February birth flower is? Just like birthstones, there are birth month flowers for every month of the year. Birth month flowers are usually in season during their specific month, so they should be easy to find in florists and mixed bouquets – making them perfect for a really thoughtful gift, or just a treat for yourself. If your birthday is in February, or if you’d like to buy a personalised gift for a loved one with a ...

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How to add character to any room with flowers

February 5, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Flowers are an easy way to brighten a place up, and they can quickly create a welcoming and warm atmosphere. If you use them in the right way, a floral arrangement can also add character to any room. We all love to use flowers to create a 'look' in venues for important events, and you can use the same principle within your home. Whether you’re looking to add a bit of colour to a room, or you'd like to highlight a specific aspect, flowers are ...

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Great flower giveaways from The Flower Shops

February 1, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post With Valentine's Day on the horizon, many of us will be planning on gifting flowers to loved ones. And this year more than ever, we'll be relying on our local florists to deliver this floral loveliness. The Flower Shops have got two great flower competitions running at the moment, both of which are perfect for making a real statement with a Valentine's gift. The Flower Shops is an online network of independent ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in January

January 5, 2021 by Catherine 4 Comments

english coastal country garden

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 ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in December

November 25, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

pink rose flowers

December is arguably the quietest month in the garden. And with the Christmas prep in full swing, that's no bad thing in my opinion! Having said that, I do like to escape into the garden now and then this month; it's a lovely way to take a breather from the fast pace that Christmas often demands. And there are still plenty of things to plant, which is perfect for helping us look forward to spring. If you'd like to do some planting this ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in November

October 31, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

As the gardening year starts to draw to an end, the amount of work to be done outdoors gradually decreases.  So far this month my gardening time has been spent clearing up and putting away, rather than looking ahead to next year’s flowers and harvest.  But it’s not all about putting things to bed for winter this month! There is still some planting to be done in November if you feel like a more uplifting task in the garden.  Here ...

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Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy autumn project for early flowers

October 23, 2020 by Catherine 6 Comments

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This post contains affiliate links.  Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. Autumn is traditionally the time to plant spring bulbs in the garden, with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, iris and crocus all popular choices.  But while you’re planting bulbs in the garden, it’s a great idea to pot up some of those bulbs and ‘force’ them ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in October

October 21, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

Autumn is really underway now.  Leaves are falling everywhere you look, and I’m a little obsessed with the pumpkins we’re about to harvest for Halloween.  October isn’t all about harvesting and hunkering down for the colder months though; there are still some crops and plants you can grow.  Here are some ideas for what to plant in October. Flowers to plant in October Autumn & winter bedding plants Our gardens can ...

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How to plant a bulb lasagne

September 9, 2020 by Catherine 27 Comments

If you’ve never heard of a bulb lasagne you’re probably raising your eyebrows right now.  It is a real gardening ‘thing’ though! What is a bulb lasagne? A bulb lasagne is a clever way of layering up spring-flowering bulbs to create a display of flowers that lasts for months.  Layering bulbs is really easy to do, and will give you a lovely display throughout the winter months for very little effort.  What’s not to like? Can ...

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