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Are you looking to overwinter plants in your greenhouse but worry it’ll be too cold for them? The good news is that there are a few clever ways you can keep your greenhouse warm even when temperatu...

You’ve had a busy and productive year in the garden, but what happens when temperatures drop? You might be tempted to down tools, believing that there’s nothing to do in the garden during winter. I...

Like the idea of growing tasty, nutritious salad greens on your window sill, all year round? Microgreens are the ideal choice, as they can be grown very easily indoors in small containers. When mos...

Thinking of growing microgreens at home? If you want a fresh supply of tasty, healthy fresh greens throughout the winter months (and indeed, all year round), this is a great idea. 

If you’re looking for something simple and edible to grow at home this winter, microgreens could be ideal. But what exactly are they, and are they worth growing? Read on for everything you need to ...

As we count down the days until Christmas, many gardeners are counting down the things that they can still do in their family gardens during the festive season. But worry not—if December gardening ...

You may not think it, but your garden is a pretty inspiring place for kids. Yes, it may be tricky to get them away from their devices or motivate them to go outside, but once they’re out there, the...

California poppy, grows naturally in the wild tells us what it enjoys most in the garden. In California, and other parts of the south western USA, California poppies grow in deserts and in other dr...

Raspberries are a particularly pleasing fruit to grow at home. Not only are they easy to grow and maintain, they are also an economical way of getting your hands on a rather expensive supermarket f...

Gooseberries are some of the most underrated and overlooked fruits - and you’d think with a name like that, they’d know a thing or two about standing out. They’re a rare sight on a supermarket shel...

A school garden is a great way to get kids involved in growing their own food and appreciating the beauty and value of fresh, healthy vegetables. Children will learn where they come from, the scien...

For anyone seeking thoughtful yet inexpensive gifts for gardening friends and family, you’re in the right place. We have a range of options available, with gifts for beginner gardeners and for thos...

The pollinating insects in our gardens play an important role in ecosystems and are vital for increasing the production of fruiting plants. So, whether it's bees making honey or hoverfly larvae eat...

Some flowers have been popular for decades, even centuries, and for good reason. There’s a tendency for us to stick with these varieties that are old favourites, but there are so many more choices ...