Another month and another list of things we should be planting out – this time we’re looking at what to plant in July! I know July is a couple of months away but I like to start January off with a look at what I need to start sewing or planting out over the next…
Perennial, annual, bi-annual – you may be wondering what do these words even mean? I know that when I first started to get serious about gardening, the different terms applied to the packets of seeds I had sat staring at caused me great confusion. So today I’m going to walk you through what a tender…
Another month and another plan for the garden – this month we’re looking at what we should be planting in our gardens in June, and this is quite a list! As usual I’ve broken it down by category: Let’s get going! What Vegetables Do I Need To Plant In June? Since June is the beginning…
In my recent article on the best cold hardy vegetables to grow in winter I mentioned the different plant hardiness zones in the US, but didn’t think to mention the way that the system works in the UK. Which is slightly different, and important for any UK based gardeners to be aware of. And as…
When I first moved to the country I currently call home, I was gifted some plant cuttings by a stranger. A little odd you might think, but I was grateful having grown up surrounded by plants both in the house and the garden. This stranger advised me to keep the cuttings in water and I…
Who doesn’t love a fresh strawberry picked straight from the garden plant? Strawberry plants are a great addition to any garden with their sometimes sour yet mostly sweet and refreshingly flavored fruit ripening before your eyes. We all know that they are the perfect treat during the hot summer days, like the ones we’ve been…