National Gardening Week: 5 Benefits of Gardening
It’s National Gardening Week, and we’re celebrating all the benefits associated with getting out into the garden as much as you can. National Gardening …
Beginner veg growing
Harvesting and Storing Vegetables
Most foods are best eaten fresh but many of us will still be harvesting and storing vegetables. So, if you really can’t face chopping another tomato, …
Growbag Growing
Growbag growing used to be restricted to greenhouses but growbags also work really well on a sunny patio, deck or balcony. They are a great way of increasing …
What is a Tromboncino?
Tromboncino, or Little Trumpet, is a fun yet tasty veg that is very popular in its native Italy and yet little known elsewhere. James Wong believes that this …
March 1906 – Gardening Advice
Read on to see what seasonal advice was being given to allotment holders and working gardeners back in March 1906. Much of it still holds good
Gardening with Children
Gardening with children is a great way to introduce them to nature and for them to interact and learn about the environment around them. During the holidays it …
Make Your Own Scarecrow
Are your children getting bored with the holidays yet? Are you all wondering quite why they need be so long? Here’s something to keep them quiet for a …
Hay Fever Free Gardening
One in five people suffer from hay fever at some point in their life and find summer a time to be endured rather than enjoyed. As hay fever is an allergic …
Getting the Most From your Tomatoes
Tomatoes will be ripening now and need to be picked regularly to keep the plants cropping. The fruits are best picked in the late afternoon when their sugar …
Stacks of Flavour
Our exciting new Stacks of Flavour range has just been launched. Designed in association with James Wong our beautiful rustic personalised crates are ideal for …