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"Whilst August yet wears her golden crown"

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...

"Whilst August yet wears her golden crown"

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...

Grow your own cut flowers

Grow your own cut flowers

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...

Grow your own cut flowers

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...

"We go in withering July To ply the hard incessant hoe"

"We go in withering July To ply the hard incess...

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...

"We go in withering July To ply the hard incess...

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...

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

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,...

Ben Cooper's Rhuberry and White Chocolate Brulee

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,...

June, the month of leaves and roses,

June, the month of leaves and roses,

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...

June, the month of leaves and roses,

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...

rainbow chard red, orange, yellow and pink stems, dark green leaves

Grow Your Own Rainbow (veg)

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...

Grow Your Own Rainbow (veg)

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...