If you're keen on the idea of gardening on a budget, I've got lots of thrifty gardening tips for you! It’s that time of year when the weather really makes us want to get out in the garden and create some loveliness. My head is full of plans, wish lists and jobs to get done outdoors, and any spare time spent inside feels like a bit of a waste. All this planning and excitement can end up costing you a fortune though; I think this is the ...
Mother’s Day gift ideas for green-fingered Mums
With Mother’s Day fast approaching the shops are filling up with gift ideas. As a mum and a gardener I’ve been thinking about what gardening-themed gifts I might like to receive. Here’s my top 5. A special plant Every gardener has one thing in common: they never believe they have too many plants, so a lovely new specimen is always a great idea for a gift. You could go for something with particular relevance to the recipient, such as a ...
New life in old pots
This has been a very low-input week for us gardening-wise; we’ve been decorating Lily’s bedroom which has sucked up all potential outdoors-in-the-frosty-sunshine time. To make matters worse, after wrestling with a wonky stepladder I’m now the proud owner of a badly cut finger which means no ‘proper’ gardening for a few days. Not happy! Anyway, after feeling sorry for myself for a bit I finished my seed order, which got me fired-up for ...