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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in September

September 3, 2020 by Catherine 2 Comments

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Well here we are - autumn.  Summer is such a busy time - with the kids off school, but also in the garden - and September always seems to arrive so quickly.  It’s a lovely month though; harvest time, beautiful angles of sunshine, and still plenty of warm weather to enjoy.  And it’s also quite a productive month for sowing seeds, planting bulbs and growing new plants - some to enjoy soon, and some to get started for next ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in August

July 26, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

August is definitely a less hectic summer month in the garden, and chances are you're able to sit back and enjoy the view a little more than in previous months. But if you'd still like to start off some new plants, there are plenty of options that will either give you a quick edible crop, or prepare your garden for the seasons to come. Here’s what to plant in August. Flowers to plant in August Winter flowering pansies & ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in July

July 2, 2020 by Catherine 5 Comments

foxglove flowers

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 ...

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How to grow a windowsill herb garden

June 20, 2020 by Catherine 1 Comment

If you’re new to growing your own food, a windowsill herb garden is an ideal place to start! Growing herbs from seed is a low-cost way to have fresh herbs for your cooking, with one packet of seeds usually containing enough for a few pots of herbs. And it's really easy to grow herbs from seed - you don’t even need a garden to do it. Lots of herbs will grow very well on a windowsill indoors. Growing herbs indoors is also an ideal gardening ...

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Gardening Calendar: What to Plant in June

June 1, 2020 by Catherine 3 Comments

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 ...

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Review & giveaway: win a stylish Elho Veggie Wall & Tomato Pot

May 22, 2020 by Catherine 190 Comments

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Elho. If you're having a go a growing your own veggies this year, this is a fantastic giveaway for you! I'm reviewing the stylish Green Basics Veggie Wall and Tomato Pot from Elho, and I've got one of each to give away to a lucky winner. Elho Green Basics range Elho makes high quality plant pots for indoor and outdoor use. All products are sustainably manufactured in the Netherlands; ...

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10 easy to grow vegetables: simple vegetable gardening for beginners

April 9, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Are you keen on the idea of growing your own vegetables, but not really sure where to start? This list of ten easy to grow vegetables is a great first step on your grow your own journey. Growing vegetables at home is a brilliant way to become less reliant on shop-bought produce. It's also a fantastic way to keep busy in the garden, and get the kids involved too. Having said that, some fruit and vegetables are much easier to grow than ...

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Gardening during lockdown: improvising with what you’ve got and getting hold of supplies

April 8, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

In these strange times, more and more of us are turning to gardening as a means of exercise, escape from the pandemic worry, and growing our own fruit & veg. Gardening is brilliant for all of those things - but how do you get cracking during lockdown if you don't already have lots of gardening supplies? This post aims to help you improvise with what you've already got, and also lists UK online gardening retailers that are currently still ...

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55 easy grow your own tips, ideas and resources for beginners

April 8, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

elho grow tray seedlings

Are you keen on the idea of growing your own fruit and veg, but a bit daunted about how to do it? Whatever garden space you've got, there's potential to grow and enjoy fresh fruit and veg - and you don't have to be a gardening pro to do it! Easy grow your own tips and resources I've rounded up a bumper selection of easy grow your own ideas, tips and resources, suited to all sizes of gardens and perfect for getting started with growing your ...

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50 fun ideas to get kids gardening

March 19, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

container gardening with children and dobbies garden centres

If you're keen to keep the kids busy and active, I've got lots of great kids gardening ideas to inspire and occupy them! Children make very natural gardeners in my experience. They love hands-on activities, they’re curious about nature and the world around them, and they generally relish the opportunity to get grubby!  Gardening caters for all of this, and right from the toddler stage it’s perfectly possible for kids to get stuck ...

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