The outside temperatures are rising which gives way to lots of lovely snowdrops and daffodils but there is work to be done if you want your garden to be bountiful with crops and beautiful with blooms. Last season’s bulbs that you left to wilt over the winter need pulled up, your baskets and pots are […]
How many times have you heard the words ‘climate change’ or ‘global warming’ and thought: “Nothing to do with me; it is not my problem” I would hazard a guess that a fair majority of people have had this opinion at some point in their life. The thing is it really IS your problem, it […]
Martin in a keen gardener; he is passionate about growing his own fruit and vegetables for himself and his family. Growing fruit and vegetables organically is a priority so when it comes to crop rotation and planting new seedlings Martin has a major concern. “How can I get rid of bacteria in my soil without […]
I will warn you from the outset; there is no way that I am going to be able to chat about any water butt cleaner without a few ‘butt’ jokes thrown in. Ok, so now we all know where we stand let’s get down to business; I am guessing that you have arrived at this […]
Potato blight – It can be devastating. Planting those little seed potatoes, waiting on the first signs of growth, covering with soil…watering….waiting…watering…waiting. The time comes that you can let the foliage grow tall and flower then….BAM the leaves turn brown and it all starts to go downhill! It is so disheartening; Time and effort goes […]