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Posted on June 15, 2020June 30, 2020

Summer 2020 Giveaway

It feels like we’re in full on summer now, at least it does down in the South East. After you’ve spent so much time and care over preparing your garden to look its best, it’s important to take time out and enjoy what you’ve created. Continue reading “Summer 2020 Giveaway”

Posted on June 14, 2020June 30, 2020

Geranium – Plant of the Week (14th June)

This post is all about true Geraniums, not the Pelargoniums that we often call by the same name. If you have a hardy geranium in your garden, you’ve probably noticed it beginning to flower round about this time of year. Continue reading “Geranium – Plant of the Week (14th June)”

Posted on June 10, 2020June 30, 2020

4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Out

Having gardened my small space for six years now, there are some things I’ve picked up that I wish I knew when I was starting out. Read on so that you won’t make the same mistakes as I did… Continue reading “4 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Out”

Posted on June 7, 2020June 30, 2020

Fuchsia – Plant of the Week (7th June)

The fuchsia looks stunning at this time of year. It’s covered in flowers that look like tiny ballerinas dancing in the breeze. I love the bright colour that it brings to our gravel garden at the front of the house. Continue reading “Fuchsia – Plant of the Week (7th June)”

Posted on May 31, 2020June 30, 2020

Natural Garlic Snail and Slug Repellent

Having recently turned vegan, I wanted a way to control slugs and snails without killing them or using other animal ingredients. I’ve used sheep’s wool pellets in the past, and will use up what I’ve got left but I won’t buy any more. Continue reading “Natural Garlic Snail and Slug Repellent”

Posted on May 31, 2020June 30, 2020

How to Make Your Own Compost at Home

You might think that home composting in a small garden wouldn’t be possible. I’ve composted as long as we have had this garden and managed to get enough to mulch my plants in the early spring each year. Continue reading “How to Make Your Own Compost at Home”

Posted on May 31, 2020June 30, 2020

The 5 Best Plants for Self Seeding

Over the last year, I wanted to take a more naturalistic approach to the garden. I love the look of a border packed with colour and hate the look of bare soil! So I decided to let some plants run to seed and see where they ended up. I think I’ve now found the best plants for self seeding in my garden. Continue reading “The 5 Best Plants for Self Seeding”

Posted on May 31, 2020June 30, 2020

Bottlebrush – Plant of the Week (31st May)

The bottlebrush is really coming into its stride now. Although I have a feeling that there is plenty left to come, and it might not even be at its peak yet. However, when this plant gets going, it really grabs your attention! Continue reading “Bottlebrush – Plant of the Week (31st May)”

Posted on May 27, 2020June 30, 2020

Shade Loving Plants

A lot of gardeners consider shade to be a problem, but I’ve found the shady area of my garden to be the most beautiful at certain parts of the year. There are plenty of shade loving plants to keep your whole garden colourful. Continue reading “Shade Loving Plants”

Posted on May 24, 2020June 30, 2020

Allium – Plant of the Week (24th May)

Alliums, geum, heuchera and foxgloves.

This week has been a hot one! I’ve had to keep on top of watering, especially the containers. Some days I’ve watered twice a day! Despite this, the alliums are looking gorgeous. I have mostly “Allium Purple Sensation” in the borders with the odd “Allium Christophii” and “Allium Sphaerocephalon” thrown in as well. Continue reading “Allium – Plant of the Week (24th May)”

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