Kickstart your vegetable garden in February
It may still be hot out there but February is the time to start planning your veggie plot fo ensure a constant supply of home-grown goodness! Nothing tastes better than edibles picked fresh, straight from your garden and on to your plate! In order to produce a healthy crop it’s important to prepare the soil […]
Hot tips for January gardening!
A New Year resolution that is worth making is to keep on top of gardening jobs throughout the year, so it doesn’t get out of hand! There are quite a few veggies that can be planted now such as sweet peppers, beans, carrots, sweet corn, beetroot and radish, not forgetting first plantings of seed potatoes […]
How to pick up a tired Summer garden
After a few weeks of hot sun the garden in January can look in need of some TLC. However, with a few tasks done now you can restore your plot back to a garden to be proud of! Fill gaps in beds and borders with quick-maturing annuals that will flower through to Autumn. Marigolds, Penstemons, […]
Gardening jobs for December
Christmas is on its way! And it’s a busy time for everyone, planning get-togethers with family and friends and the holidays to look forward to A few jobs in the garden now will ensure it looks fabulous for your visitors, and, if you are going away, will still be looking good when you return! Very […]
Sow vegetable seeds for a Summer crop
October is the right time to get your chosen veggie seeds started for delicious crops this Summer. In containers, raised beds or in the ground always remember, whichever spot you choose, to make sure the soil is well prepared before any planting and that the position is suitable. Sunlight is best for healthy growth, and […]