I love Marigolds! I am sure if you follow me on social media, you will know that by now. They remind me so much of my Uncle who always ha...

Gardens in rented property can be a tricky thing to navigate for both landlords and tenants. Not everyone enjoys gardening so leaving the...

Image credit: Pixabay CC0 License The mild weather in conjunction with some sunshine has an almost magnetic effect on us, drawing us to o...

If you’re someone who has access to their own private garden but hasn’t done much with it, then now is a great opportunity to get out tho...

Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels Sustainability is a social responsibility; we should all take it seriously. The cost of daily living on ...

Gardening on a balcony during lockdown During the COVID-19 pandemic which means isolation for many people worldwide, gardening and nature...

Do you grow Echinacea? One of the most beautiful perennial plants with medicinal properties. Check out Grow Your Own Magazine for my mont...

The pandemic hit just as I managed to get a flight back to Charlotte, NC to see my husband. I was only intending to be here for a few wee...

For over a century, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements of women across the globe, seeking to raise awareness of ...

My love of plants goes back many years, since I was a child, and now more than ever we need to be spreading the word about the importance...

My only fear about part time moving to the US was driving. I’d never driven an automatic or on a freeway with big trucks before. An odd ...

Pickled Magnolia petals I hear to question! Yes that's right, incredibly tasty with a touch of spice, not only do Magnolias grace our gar...

Check out the March Grow Your Own Magazine for my wellbeing column including tips to forage, grow and cook Wild Garlic. Subscribe to the ...

Whenever I travel I always seek out the unknown gardens. I visit most gardens, parks, well know botanical gardens with everything you cou...

When there are few flowers in bloom, you can always rely on the traditional English garden Pansy to provide a pop of colour. Not only tha...

In this months Grow Your Own Magazine my column is all about wellbeing and growing Witch Hazel. Subscribe HERE or pick up your copy in th...

As we are coming to the end of World Vegan Month, I thought I would share with you a couple of my favourite plant based recipes and food ...

My column in the December edition of Grow Your Own Magazine is all about the wonders of Myrtle plus a delicious Christmas cocktail made f...

I am finally back down the allotment after being overseas for all of October. I was beyond excited to get back down the plot and see what...

Your summer house is a beautiful fixture in your garden and many homeowners take pride in making them an intrinsic part of their garden. ...