Roots & Seeds

May 29, 20211 min read

Mary & June's Garden 'Root & Seed Organic Feed'

What are you growing in the greenhouse right now? Here’s a little look at how we use our very own Root and Seed feed to speed up...

May 16, 20211 min read

Repurposed - 1950's fire bucket as a plant container

Repurposed this damaged 1950's fire bucket as a plant container. 🪣 Planted with Cosmos, Straw flowers, Tumbelina Petunias and White...

Mar 31, 20211 min read

Summers not far away - Gardening Jobs for April

A few Gardening jobs for April: Start sowing tomato seeds but you must protect from frosts Support climbing roses and clematis to fences...

Jan 30, 20211 min read

4 Easy-To-Grow Flowers From Seed

1. Sweet peas Loved for their colours and fragrance , sweet peas are one of the most popular cottage garden flowers. They're easy to grow...

Jan 29, 20211 min read

3 Reasons to Grow Your Flowers from Seed

Growing your flowers from seed is not as hard as you think and is one of gardening’s most rewarding experiences. Spring is the perfect...

Jan 26, 20211 min read

Potash (Potassium) for Healthy Plants and Soil in the Garden

For the healthy growth and increased reproduction of your plants, potassium is an essential element. Potassium is responsible for...

Jan 2, 20211 min read

Prepare for a new growing year - January Jobs

- Plant bare-root trees and bushes, as long as the soil isn't frozen. - Prune, gooseberries and blackcurrants. - Vegetables, sow broad...

Nov 19, 20201 min read

Protecting Plants from Frost

Plummeting temperatures this time of year can cause a lot of damage to your plants. If you are lucky enough to have a greenhouse, move...

Nov 10, 20201 min read

November Gardening

With the shorter days and cooler temperatures, November is an ideal time to be tidying up the garden. Here are five top things to do in...

Nov 8, 20201 min read

Planting Hyacinths

Hyacinths are easy to grow and are a lovely addition to your Spring garden! They come in a variety of colours and have a beautiful...

Nov 6, 20201 min read

Planting for Spring in a Container - Bulb Lasagne

If you want lots of different flowers from early to late Spring but have limited space, bulb lasagne planting is the perfect solution! ...