August Newsletter
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing, and the lawn mower is broken. ~ James Dent August – the …
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Pre-planted Spring Bulb Trays
Take the hassle out of creating beautiful flower displays with these amazing Pre-Planted Spring Bulb Trays. Whether you’re a first time gardener or …
Saffron – A Spice Rich in Taste, Aroma & History!
Saffron is a truly remarkable spice with a very interesting and lengthy backstory. Its history can be traced back as far as the earliest Chinese dynasties and …
July Newsletter
“Home grown tomatoes, home grown tomatoes. What would life be like without homegrown tomatoes. Only two things that money can’t buy. That’s …
The Great British Grow Off
2020 has been a strange year so far. Social events have been cancelled or postponed, many of us find ourselves spending our time at home, and yet our gardening …
How to build a self-sufficient garden
Tips for making your garden more productive and self-sustaining, no matter the size When thinking of an English garden it may conjure up images of pristine …
5 ways to stay on top of your vegetable patch
More and more people are turning their hands to growing their own vegetables and produce at home. We have been sent many photos throughout the events of 2020 …
Spreading the seed of growing your own love
In this, the third installment of a new series of sustainability blogs inspired by content from her Climate Change Garden book, Kim Stoddart explains how to …
June Newsletter
“On this June day the buds in my garden are almost as enchanting as the open flowers. Things in bud bring, in the heat of a June noontide, the …
Tales of VE Day & Digging for Victory – Then & Now
In our original post celebrating VE Day and the Dig for Victory Campaign, we asked for your stories and pictures. We have been overwhelmed by your tales about …