Are your rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas looking a little tired? The chances are these acid-loving plants are in need of an ericaceous boost!
Celebrate Garden Day
On Sunday 10th May 2020, households across the UK are invited to celebrate Garden Day by popping on a flower crown and sharing the plant spaces they've lovingly nurtured. Click into the blog for the video on how I made mine!
Bombproof Plant : London Pride
One of the most ground-hugging, low-growing, weed-smothering, bomb-proof plants you could have in the garden is London Pride, Saxifaga x urbium.
Six on Saturday after the Rain
After so many weeks of warm, dry weather, the garden and I were doing a happy dance this week to see some rainfall! It is amazing how the combination of rainfall followed by sunshine really makes everything in the garden so much more lush!
The Potato House
Have you ever grown pink, purple or blue potatoes? Here's your chance!
A Cherry Blossom Party
The Japanese celebrate this time of the year with Hanami which quite literally are cherry blossom viewing parties.
#WhoIsMyCressHead Competition for Children!
A simple and easy lockdown activity to do with your children which will incorporate art and language skills as well as teaching them to grow something edible and to reuse, recycle and repurpose household waste!
Six on an April Saturday
How can it be the middle of April already? Time is moving far too quickly and with all the dry, warmer weather we've been having, the garden is on a race to perform!
