Nature and Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, for many it's a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) comes back around....
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Ellen Mary
- Nov 16
Growing and cooking Oregano
The obvious changes in the kitchen garden during November move us quickly into the winter months ahead, and the change in daylight hours...
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- Oct 5
6 Essential Autumn Gardening Tasks
As we move into October, there’s no denying that autumn is upon us. Temperatures are dropping, the wind is picking up, and the leaves are...
Ellen Mary
- Jul 30
Beetroot Cake & Cashew Frosting
The beetroot glut has been very real this year on the allotment and they have been heading thick and fast to the kitchen. They are all...
Ellen Mary
- Jun 30
Moon Gardening
Biodynamic Gardening You may have heard of ‘moon gardening’ which is one element of biodynamic gardening and it’s truly fascinating! This...
Ellen Mary
- Jun 27
My Mulch Experiment
Mulching is an important aspect of gardening and healthy soils. Ultimately it means healthy plants. Mulch is used to save water, suppress...
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- May 31
5 Sustainable Gardening Practices
Amid the climate crisis, sustainability should be at the core of every action. If you’re a gardener, you might assume that the work...
Ellen Mary
- Apr 24
Popular Houseplants and Care Tips
House plants have become a major trend in recent years and it is fantastic to see so many young people showing an interest in plants and...
Ellen Mary
- Apr 18
Tips For Organising Your Gardening Tools
With the weather (finally) improving, many people will be heading out into the backyard for the first time in a long time and taking...
Ellen Mary
- Jan 26
Houseplants for Wellbeing
I love houseplants, I have many which I am sure you aren't surprised to know! There are so many reasons to have houseplants and here are...
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- Jan 25
Tips to prepare your garden for summer
It might still officially be winter, but the days are slowly getting longer and the lighter evenings are just around the corner. As...
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- Dec 20, 2022
7 Design Ideas On How to Make your Exterior Match your Garden
With a few garden design tricks with tasteful paving and lovely plants, your garden can frame the exterior and create a warm and friendly...
Ellen Mary
- Dec 19, 2022
Growing Winter Savory
An absolutely lovely winter herb, this evergreen perennial is a must for the winter herb garden. With fragrant leaves and white flowers...
Ellen Mary
- Dec 9, 2022
Christmas Gifts for Nature Lovers
If you are gifting this Christmas, here's my top 6 gifts for your nature loving friends and family. - Lego Bonsai - www.lego.co.uk -...
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- Sep 12, 2022
The complete guide to metal planters for your small garden
Want to add some green to a small space? Want to add planters to a balcony or roof terrace? Want plants but don’t want them getting out...
Ellen Mary
- Sep 9, 2022
How to grow Goldenrod
Goldenrod (Solidago) I find Goldenrod to be a marmite plant. You either love it or hate it and since I love marmite - I love Goldenrod...
Ellen Mary
- Aug 18, 2022
Growing Hops
Hops are well known for their use in preserving and flavouring beer. Originating from Egypt, the hops that we now grow have been...
Jo Alexander
- Aug 15, 2022
Four Things to Prioritise When Choosing Garden Chairs
What are gardens for if not to sit and relax in? A lot of us spend an awful lot of time and energy busying ourselves around the garden,...
Ellen Mary
- Aug 14, 2022
Dahlias for Days
The Dahlias have been a hit this year! I have grown Dahlias since we bought our first house over 20 years ago. I have experimented every...
Ellen Mary
- Aug 9, 2022
National Allotments Week 2022
National allotments week 2022 is all about bugs. It’s about reminding us that it’s SO important to garden with nature in mind....
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