Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in December. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in December If ever there was a month when the garden takes a back seat, it's December. Christmas prep, bad weather and less daylight all make it ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in December
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 ...
Tips for protecting plants from frost and cold weather
If you're a bit confused about protecting plants from frost and cold weather, you're not alone! Which plants to protect from cold weather, what temperatures cause damage, and what to use to protect your plants are all things you need to know if you want to avoid losing your precious plants. These tips on how to protect plants in winter will help you take care of your tender plants, so that you can enjoy them again next year. When to ...
How to make homemade bird feeders
Are you feeding your garden birds this winter? These homemade bird feeders are a great way to give them a helping hand! Why it's important to feed wild birds in winter Winter is a tough time of year for wild birds, as natural food sources such as insects and berries are scarce. Also, birds need lots of energy-rich food to maintain fat reserves, which are called upon most when temperatures drop. Providing a winter food source for birds ...
4 Essential Garden Tools For Beginners
Collaborative post Spending lots of time at home can get boring, and unfortunately it's the situation we have all found ourselves in during these past months. We've all done our best to keep ourselves entertained, and hobbies play a huge part in this effort. What’s more, hobbies can quickly grow from being something to keep us busy into something we really love doing. Of course, which hobby you choose depends on your specific needs and ...
Gardening in November: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in November. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in November This month, my garden seems to have finally accepted that it's autumn, and started the process of shutting down in earnest. In terms ...
Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in November
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 ...
How to make leaf mould – easy, free garden fertiliser!
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. With autumn getting into full swing, more leaves are falling from the trees each day. This is good news for family walks - who doesn’t love stomping through a big pile of crispy leaves? It’s also good news for gardeners, as fallen autumn leaves give us ...
Gardening in October: jobs to tackle this month
Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in October. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the series for you! You can check out my garden jobs for every other month in this post. Gardening in October We’re heading towards the quietest time on the gardening calendar, when light is limited, most plants are dormant, and the weather isn’t ...
Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy autumn project for early flowers
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 ...