A glorious summer garden. Sitting here in the depths of winter it feels a long way off, doesn’t it? Planning for your summer garden by sowing seeds and introducing plants at this time of year may sound a little hasty, but it really isn’t too early to make a start. It’s actually very sensible to start planning your borders now, because doing so will give you plenty of time to grow a large proportion of plants yourself and save you lots of money ...
Tips for installing a raised bed this spring
If you're looking for inspiration on spring garden projects, this guest post from gardening and home repair enthusiast David Miller exploring the world of raised bed gardening is a great place to start. Heading towards spring and the return of warm weather, it’s always fun to think of the different ways we can work to improve our gardens. Whether it’s something as simple as planting a few new bulbs, or something as involved as constructing a ...
5 must-have tips for creating the perfect garden room
The arrival of a new year often gets us thinking about new home and garden projects; what's on your to-do list? I'm planning a new kitchen with views onto the garden, which will really increase the use of our patio and work wonders for outdoor entertaining. I'm also dreaming about a lovely garden room; if you're looking to maximise your living space without major building work, they're a really great option. If you're thinking about adding a ...
A gift guide for gardeners with Homesense
How’s your Christmas shopping going? I’m almost done; I find the kids so easy to buy for, but the adults are a different matter. I still have a few grown-up gifts to find, and I’m on the lookout for some less run-of-the-mill ideas; the sort of gift that you wouldn’t necessarily find in every shop. When I’m searching for this kind of gift, I always make a beeline for Homesense. I love Homesense. It's a great one-stop shop for home and ...
Gorgeous gardening gifts from Burgon & Ball plus giveaway
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I'm usually quite organised, but this year we've been so busy I'm only just starting to think about gift ideas. I have a few green-fingered recipients to buy for, and being a bit of a gardening geek myself I can't resist browsing gift ideas for them first! So, I've just spent a really lovely afternoon exploring the fantastic range of gardening products over at Burgon & Ball, and I thought I'd ...
10 easy to grow succulents for every home
Autumn is in full swing, and our gardens are slowing down for the colder months. At this time of year you're probably spending less time gardening outdoors, which gives you the chance to spruce up your indoor garden game. If you’re hoping for a beautiful and easy indoor garden sanctuary this autumn, why not try succulents? Succulent plants come in a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, making them suitable for all kinds of interior ...
A Grow Along project with Tiger Sheds
Welcome to our latest kids gardening project! We're joining up with Tiger Sheds for their #TigerGrowAlong. They've sent us a fab kit so we can grow some lovely fresh herbs. Planting up a small herb garden in a container is a great gardening project for children. It's small enough for them to manage it all on their own, the seeds are quick to germinate so they won't lose interest, and it's a great opportunity to teach them about where ...
5. A Grow-Your-Own Photographic Diary with Baby Bio Outdoor
Welcome to the final instalment for this year in my photographic diary series. Since late Spring, I've been keeping a grow-your-own photographic diary of my allotment, and it's been such a brilliant project. It's allowed me to follow my plants' progress really easily, and given me a reference point for next year's planning. It's also been hugely rewarding seeing the growing journey from tiny seedling right through to harvest. To help my ...
Win £52 worth of plants from Blossoming Gifts
Autumn may be upon us, but there are still so many plants that you can enjoy both indoors and outdoors - and I've got a new giveaway that will help you do just that. One lucky winner will receive two beautiful plants from online gift retailer Blossoming Gifts, worth a total of £52. Blossoming Gifts offer a wide range of online gifts, including fresh flowers, hampers, wine and personalised gifts. They've also recently launched a new plant ...
5. Taking the Big Boost Challenge with Baby Bio
Welcome to the final update on my Baby Bio® Big Boost Challenge. This little project has been going for almost four months now, and during that time I've really enjoyed watching the effects of using Baby Bio Outdoor® Flowers & Shrubs on my plants. Baby Bio® Outdoor Flowers & Shrubs is a liquid feed tailored to the needs of flowering plants and shrubs, giving you up to 70% more flowers compared with not feeding. It aims to support ...