Image Winter is a time when the days become much shorter and the nights are long and cold. This is the season when, for our garden,...

Microgreens are seedlings that reach no taller than 10cm and are harvested usually with just one or two sets of true leaves. The thin...

Image Credit: Pexels CC0 License Introducing children to the wonder of gardening can not only instill in them a sense of pride and...

Rosemary is full of myth, legend, spirituality and healing, from the tradition of brides and grooms wearing a sprig for good fortune to...

Amaranthus has many common names from Love-lies-bleeding to Tassel Flower and even Pigweed - the latter because some species are toxic to...

This year I’ve focussed on saving water for my allotment plot 💦 How do you save water in your garden, plot or at home? Here’s my tips to...

Credit - CC0 License We all want to ensure that we’re getting the most out of our garden. The outdoor spaces of the home tend to go under...

The end of the summer marks many momentous moments. The lowering of the sun, the drop in temperature and those oh so gorgeous initial...

Do you feel as though your lawn just isn’t the best that it can be? Maybe you feel as though it could be brighter, less patchy or even...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...