Organic Gardening Tips for March
Spring is almost here and the sun is finally shining every day. What a difference some warmth from the sun makes. Time to do lots of preparation and sowing of...
Organic Gardening Tips for February
Spring is almost here! The days are gradually getting longer.....Time to do lots of preparation and sowing of early crops in the greenhouse or on your windowsills. Jobs to do...
What is mulching (top dressing) and why should you do it?
Mulching (also known as top dressing) offers numerous benefits for your plants, weed control, soil and overall garden health. A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface...
Organic Gardening Tips for January
A new year has begun!! Welcome 2024! Its time to make plans for your garden and allotment and order in seeds and plants! We can now also look forward to...
Spicy Carrot, Potato and Parsnip Filo Traybake
Looking for something new to create with seasonal vegetables this Christmas? Let us inspire you with chef Max La Manna’s low-waste, no-fuss simple recipes, with this one-pan Spicy Carrot, Potato and Parsnip...
Organic Gardening Tips for December
The brief cold snap has gone for now and it's time to start making plans for next years vegetable crops and flowering bed designs. Don't forget to prune all the...
National Tree Week - Nov 23rd - Dec 1st 2024
It’s National Tree Week and it is the UK’s biggest annual tree celebration, running from November 23rd 2024 – December 1st 2024. It was originally called “Plant A Tree in...
Organic Gardening Tips for November
The clocks have moved back and the days are getting shorter and colder. The rain and storms keep coming, so the ground is still saturated. Its time to start protecting...
Organic Gardening Tips for September
Every day the sun is setting earlier and earlier as September is a crossroad month for seasons. We can hopefully enjoy our gardens getting some rain as it has been...
Nasturtiums - The perfect organic pest control
Nasturtiums are the perfect organic pest control! Flea and cucumber beetles will be tempted away from squash and cucumber plants. Cabbage white butterflies are attracted to their leaves, and they...
Butterflies - provide them with food plants
Chemical free tips to rebalance the eco-systems in your garden. Plant flowers that attract and feed butterflies to increase pollination. Gardens can act as important stepping-stones between nature reserves and other...
Organic Gardening Tips for May
May is a month of planting out, so lets hope the frosts stay away so we can! We need some warm sunshine after what has been a wet and cold...
