Perennials are plants that live for more than two years and are a great investment of money and time for any garden. Luckily, the UK climate is well-suited for perennial gardening, and many beautiful and hardy perennials can thrive in British gardens. Many perennial plants will do well in a temperate climate, so I thought…
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Tips and advice on gardening.
March Gardening Tips
With spring just around the corner, I thought sharing some tips on what gardeners can do in March would be good. Many gardeners are eager to get outside and start working in their gardens. This blog post aims to provide helpful tips and guidance on the tasks that can be done in the garden during…
How to Label Seeds
Labelling seeds as they are sown is very important. Once they have been sown into seed trays or the ground, they will look fairly similar until they grow and show their first true leaves. If you are sowing most of your plants for the year, things can get very busy, and it is important to…
What seeds to sow now in February
Days are still short, and the risk of frost is very real, but some seeds can be sown, especially if you can add a little heat and protect seedlings from frost. Here are a few seeds I will be sowing this February: Flowers All of the following flowers need to be sown under cover, with…
January Gardening
January in the northern hemisphere is cold, and there is little practical work to do in the garden. The cold has set in, the ground is frozen (to at least 2 inches here), and frosts threaten any tender plants. Despite the cold, there are a few things to do to keep your love of gardening…
Early October Gardening Tasks – jobs for the weekend
The months continue to march on. Not long until the first frost and even shorter days. Now is the time to make use of the remaining warmth before it is time to step back and wait for spring. Jobs for the vegetable patch Tidy up the veg patch. Getting tidy now will pay dividends in…
My Gardening Journey 