Just-a-seedling Gardener

Calm before the storm

So, I decided to invest in a temporary measure – a plastic greenhouse. There are plenty out there, with many different sizes and structures, but I went for one closest...

Calm before the storm

So, I decided to invest in a temporary measure – a plastic greenhouse. There are plenty out there, with many different sizes and structures, but I went for one closest...

Spring bulbs

Spring bulbs

I have come to the conclusion that spring bulbs are my favourite part as a novice gardener. Mostly because to get a sea of yellow or blue, I don’t actually...

Spring bulbs

I have come to the conclusion that spring bulbs are my favourite part as a novice gardener. Mostly because to get a sea of yellow or blue, I don’t actually...

In the deep mid-winter

But I have decided to put a brave face on, and go and tackle the many areas of my garden that need cutting back, pruning, weeding or just generally digging...

In the deep mid-winter

But I have decided to put a brave face on, and go and tackle the many areas of my garden that need cutting back, pruning, weeding or just generally digging...

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Ahh, Christmas. The time of year that is brought so clearly into focus by… smells. I’ve always found the sense of smell to be the most evocative reminder of memories...

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

Ahh, Christmas. The time of year that is brought so clearly into focus by… smells. I’ve always found the sense of smell to be the most evocative reminder of memories...

Things that go bump in the night

Buying a property with a large garden and fields, next to woods, I was looking forward to a life surrounded by nature. Visions of Disney-esk frolics with cute bunnies, tweeting...

Things that go bump in the night

Buying a property with a large garden and fields, next to woods, I was looking forward to a life surrounded by nature. Visions of Disney-esk frolics with cute bunnies, tweeting...

When is a dandelion not a weed?

When is a dandelion not a weed?

So I decided to see what was native to my area of North Wales, this being one of the key ideas about creating a meadow, especially if it’s done for...

When is a dandelion not a weed?

So I decided to see what was native to my area of North Wales, this being one of the key ideas about creating a meadow, especially if it’s done for...