how to grow wild flowers in container pots There are so many reasons you might choose to grow wild flowers in container pots – perhaps you’ve got limited outside space, like the freedom of moving your plants around to keep things v
how to create a mini wild flower meadow When Britain hosted the Olympics in 2012, I heard almost as many people talking about the colourful meadows at the Olympic site as about Sir Chris Hoy and Mo Farah. The perennial wildflower meadows in
growing salad for winter In the spring and summer, there are few things I like more than growing salad so I can take my big colander out into the garden to pick a good selection of salad. But come the rain and cold of autumn
direct sowing seeds Direct sowing seeds, sowing straight into the soil in your garden is not a mystery that only the 'green-fingered' can master. There is a science behind direct sowing seeds and if you know the facts, i
prepare your spring garden in autumn Without autumn-sown plants, the abundance and beauty of most gardens plummets for three or four weeks towards the end of spring. The British countryside is at its best in May, with lanes, woodland ed
how to grow grapes in britain There were only three entries for the glasshouse grapes at this year's RHS autumn show; the competitors were two dukes and a Ms M. Walshaw. The Duke of Marlborough went home empty-handed, Ms Walshaw b
planting and naturalising bulbs in grass This is more easily done if the grass is short, so cut in the late autumn, before planting. This has the added advantage that you’ll see the flowers much more clearly with the grass cut short.
what and how to plant in paving cracks and wall gaps Why not try planting beautiful flowers in your paving cracks and wall gaps, instead of letting the weeds establish themselves. It’s such a pretty cottage garden look that’s very low maint
annual flowers for pots If I had to choose my absolute favourite annual flowers for pots these would be it. All these flowers are perfect for pots in the summer and will give you maximum colour impact for minimal effort. Ann
a brief history of daffodils The Greek myth We get the word 'Narcissus' from Greek mythology. A nymph called Echo fell in love with a young Greek named Narcissus, but Narcissus told her to leave him alone. Heartbroken, she lived
the best summer annual flowers Annuals are the best plants in the world – better than trees, better than shrubs, better than perennials, even better than biennials, which are hard to beat. They flower, set seed and make babi
perfect plants to create a cottage garden style These are my top 12 favourite plants to grow to create a beautiful cottage garden... all selected based on their romance, subtle delicateness and pretty structure. These are my favourite reliable and
top 5 vegetable seeds to sow in may If you said to me I only had five packets of seed to sow in May in the veg plot which would they be? Which are the plants that I would hate to be without, that I would miss having in the garden to giv
gardening at home with sarah | a tour of the dutch yard Sarah walks us through the Dutch Yard at Perch Hill, discussing her favourite container plants. By viewing the video, you agree to a data transmission to Youtube.The data processing
which are the best pumpkins? Pumpkins are the most handsome of all the autumn veg. The best pumpkins are friendly, soft and curvaceous, and by growing several varieties you can have a mixture of the loveliest colours. The leaves
urban self sufficiency I've drawn up a plan for a small, highly productive veg plot - perfect for an urban self-sufficiency garden -that can be looked after in only a couple of hours a fortnight, but will give our family o
