Gardening Blog

Sowing Leeks in February

Sowing Leeks in February

08.02.2013

Leeks are a very easy and rewarding crop to grow. They are such a welcome vegetable in Autumn and Winter and add interest and colour to your garden with their … Read more

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08.02.2013

No Dig 2013

No Dig 2013

15.01.2013

I do love a fresh start and the turn from Christmas to January and a New Year always puts a major spring in my step. I have to admit that my garden (in fact any … Read more

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15.01.2013

The October Vegetable Garden

The October Vegetable Garden

17.10.2012

October is really the time to clear our the vegetable garden and to take care of the crops which will remain in the ground for winter like sprouts, cabbage and k … Read more

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17.10.2012

October Skies

October Skies

17.10.2012

It's one of those Autumn days with sunshine mixed with dark skies giving fantastic contrast between heavy grey cloud and brightly lit yellowing leaves. I just to … Read more

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17.10.2012

Sunshine after rain

Sunshine after rain

11.09.2012

I was moaning to myself the other morning about the rather more watery Summer than we would have wished for so decided to head out for a walk to clear the head. … Read more

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11.09.2012

The August Vegetable Garden

The August Vegetable Garden

15.08.2012

We've started taking down a few old and scruffy conifers at the Quickcrop estate to make room for some beech trees and for the valuable winter firewood they prov … Read more

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15.08.2012

Your garden in July

Your garden in July

02.07.2012

July is a fabulous time in the garden with so much glossy new growth and tasty young vegetables. Don't forget there is still plenty of things you can sow now, th … Read more

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02.07.2012

Autumn planting

Autumn planting

02.07.2012

Summer Planting If you are anything like me you’re a bit all over the place this year with the slow cold start to the season. I seem to be a good 3 weeks behind … Read more

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02.07.2012

April At Last!

April At Last!

16.04.2012

It's April at last. I almost feel like I've been holding my breath all winter. I'm counting the days now till I can safely plant outside, until I can make that v … Read more

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16.04.2012

Jobs in an April garden

Jobs in an April garden

16.04.2012

There's loads of exciting stuff to do in April as the season really begins to gather momentum. I'm going to give you some recommendations on seed varieties as th … Read more

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16.04.2012

Shake off the cobwebs, it's February!

Shake off the cobwebs, it's February!

19.02.2012

I'm a big fan of February, apart from the fact it's my birthday (I got a camera!) it's exciting because it's the month we get the first whiff of Springtime. It's … Read more

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19.02.2012