Lockdown Project Guides: Make Flower Seed Bombs
A flower seed bomb is a ball made of compost and seeds, which is held together with a mix of flour and water. Once the bomb has been thrown, the seeds will …
growing guides
Lockdown Project Guides: Grow Onions and Shallots
An essential part of the gardener’s vegetable patch, onions and shallots are very easy to grow and come with excellent health benefits such as lowering blood …
Lockdown Project Guides: Grow Your Own Marvellous Mushrooms
Growing your own mushrooms using a kit is easy and our Windowsill Mushroom Kits mean anyone can grow mushrooms indoors. Whether you’re a full-time gardener …
Herbs Growing Guide
Grow herbs in pots and containers on a sunny patio near the kitchen door for convenience, a window sill or in the garden border. Herbs should be grown in full …
Perennial Plants Flowering Times Guide
From Achilleas all the way through to West country Lupins and whether you're planting your favourites or trying something new, our user-friendly perennial …
Slugs, Glorious Slugs!
Slugs may not be either the most attractive or the most popular of wildlife to visit our gardens but come they will with the average garden being home to …
Sweet Pea – Queen of the Annuals
If asked on BBC’s Pointless programme to name a pretty and perfumed flower the sweet pea would be a high scorer and therefore an answer to be avoided. Well …
Edible Flowers Guide
There are many edible flowers in the world that you can grow and with the information in this guide we'll put you firmly on point so you know what flavours you …
Plumeria Growing Guide Instructions
A no nonsense, straightforward guide on how to succeed with growing your plumeria