If you’re struggling to remember which bed you planted the onions in last, or the name of a particular variety of perennial that did well, perhaps this is the year you start your gardening journal.
Using fresh herbs in your cooking gives really lifts flavours and the smart indoor garden from Veritable allows you to have a range of fresh herbs and mini vegetables throughout the winter.
This well-designed device has an LED grow light...
In its video guides, the UK’s biggest organic gardening charity, looks at a range of different solutions to gardening without chemicals. Chris from Garden Organic is a fan of houseplants and has filmed an informative video on making a mini...
Who: A talented garden designer with a light touch, Sarah’s exquisitely sensitive planting style is informed by her empathy with the natural landscape. Her scope is wide ranging, from public planting design to private garden design and RHS show gardens.
Planting more trees is invaluable for the environment and helps complete a garden by adding height, shade and an extra layer of beauty and year round interest. Multi-stem trees in particular are increasingly in demand with designers. Created by cutting...
There’s nothing like making plans to give you a sense of purpose and positivity. So, put the kettle on and start a list of your good gardening intentions for the New Year. Here are a few ideas:
As well as making wreaths, Christmas is a great time to adorn your staircases, mantelpieces and tables with ivy and other evergreen foliage. And going out on a bright winter’s day to pick homegrown greenery straight from the garden makes...
Not much is left in the veg patch at this time of year, but we can always rely on harvesting Brussels sprouts for Christmas. Here are three ways to cook them that you may not have tried before.
Whether it’s making a morning coffee with fresh beans, or having a G&T by the fire whilst counting your blessings, rituals are part of our lives. Research reveals these little personal ceremonies can reduce anxiety and increase confidence.
With more of us spending time at home, garden rooms are increasingly in demand as another place to work or exercise in, or simply to escape to. But there’s lots to consider from the style of your structure to its...
The wildlife TV presenter has always been passionate about nature, but seems to be becoming increasingly keen on gardening. One of her latest passions is growing dahlias. “When I hit 50 I suddenly thought, ‘I really want dahlias in my...
Decorating your garden with twinkly lights creates a welcoming and fun festive atmosphere – something we need this year more than ever. Here are a few things to bear in mind before creating your Christmas display.
If you’re missing your weekly fix of Monty Don in his garden while Gardeners’ World has its winter break, this could fill the gap. In his weekly Youtube vlog, Martin Fish goes through seasonal gardening jobs, in a clear, authoritative...
Whether you’re an amateur or professional, there’s always so much to learn in the world of horticulture and garden design. This is something garden designer Annie Guilfoyle is passionate about, which is why she, together with horticulturalist Noel Kingsbury, has...
Bulbs are a must for early spring colour, and if you haven’t yet planted yours, there’s still time. It can be a labour-intensive job, but having the right tools saves time. Here are a few options.
Parsnips are fabulous winter root vegetables that can be harvested up until January, once the foliage dies back. But their flavour is improved if you wait until after the first frost, which converts the starch into sugars giving them a...
Low maintenance gardens are ever popular in our busy world. A design that includes good structure with plants and materials that don’t need much upkeep will avoid the garden looking unkempt over the winter.
The days are getting shorter and temperatures dropping, but don’t let it get you down - embrace winter’s beauty with cheerful berries, bark and blooms.
Berries and hips: As well as shining out on a winter’s day, berries and hips...
Winter and early spring is the best time to feed birds, especially during cold snaps, when their natural food supplies are low. Like us, different species eat different things, so choosing bird feeders for different food types, from seeds and...
