We are experiencing more comfortable temperatures though not yet the rainfall needed to replenish the aquifers and reservoirs. The weather will gradually turn cooler, night time temperatures dropping as daylight hours reduce. I try to tidy...
We supply single species and mixes of wildflowers and grasses suitable for various soil types and situations, sourced from UK growers. September is a good month to sow your wildflower seeds. Rake up the ground...
What is in season in August Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackberries, Blackcurrants, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chicory, Chillies, Courgettes, Cucumber, Damsons, Fennel, French Beans, Garlic, Greengages, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Loganberries, Mangetout, Marrow, Mushrooms, Parsnips, Peas,...
As our thoughts turn to getting away, possibly to a lovely, secluded space or sunny beach or conversely to the pell-mell helter-skelter of theme parks, the garden still needs some care and attention. Whilst long...
Start sowing biennials such as Icelandic poppies (papaver nudicaule) , sweet rocket (hesperis matronalis). foxgloves (digitalis), honesty (lunaria annua), sweet william (dianthus barbatus) and wallflowers (erysimum cheiri) which naturally shed seed this time of year....
Soaring temperatures forecast for July may bring seed sowing to a halt. whilst ideal temperatures for germination are quite high, keeping the seedlings alive and thriving once sprouted is more difficult. If you do sow,...
What is in season in June Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blackcurrants, Broad Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cherries, Chicory, Chillies, Courgettes, Cucumber, Elderflowers, Gooseberries, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Raspberries, Redcurrants, Rhubarb, Rocket, Runner Beans, Samphire,...
As June edges into summer, it could be safe to assume that the frosts are over though not guaranteed.. So harden off and plant out those varieties that have been brought on inside, making sure...
Why a rainbow? Because different colours possess different phytonutrients providing different health benefits. As a general rule, the most colourful fruit and vegetables are richest in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Some vegetable types come in many shades...
May Artichoke, Asparagus, Aubergine, Beetroot, Chicory, Chillies, Elderflowers, Lettuce, Marrow, New Potatoes, Peas, Peppers, Radishes, Rhubarb, Rocket, Samphire, Sorrel, Spinach, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, Strawberries, Watercress. Aubergine and chick-pea satay curry Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 2...
Not for the fastidious; leaving your lawn uncut for 'No Mow May'(or even until August). Having tried this last year, this May my lawn is already growing field speedwell and sweet violet in amongst the...
May! Queen of blossoms, / And fulfilling flowers, / With what pretty music / Shall we charm the hours? Lord Edward Thurlow The soil is warming up as the days lengthen and the sun makes...