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  • How I’m using less water in the garden

    How I’m using less water in the garden

    I’ve wasted loads of water in the garden. Sometimes I will forget to turn off the tap when using the sprinkler on the lawn or I just over-water plants when they are already more than happy. So, when do plants need water? How do I bring down my water bill? And how can I minimise Read more

  • Tips for a plentiful tomato harvest

    Tips for a plentiful tomato harvest

    The classic cherry tomato is one of the easiest plants to grow. Not only do they help with your confidence in the garden, you can use them in the kitchen to add a splash of colour – and flavour – to any dish. Whether it’s a salad, sauce, pizza or pasta, everything benefits from the Read more

  • The dramatic Peace Lily

    The dramatic Peace Lily

    It’s been a busy few days but I wanted to briefly touch on the Peace Lily. It’s an indoor, dramatic plant which will suddenly significantly droop over two-to-three days. What does it mean? It wants water! So, I fill up the laundry trough up to about 1-2cm and put the pot in there, leaving it Read more

  • I harvested my onions too soon

    I harvested my onions too soon

    Onions are certainly valuable for adding flavour to other foods. They’re a kitchen staple and are very versatile. Plus, they last for a good time – whether they’ve been harvested from your garden or purchased from the market. All onion varieties are easy to grow, most gardeners will tell you. But I made one crucial Read more

  • Hardy Bottlebrush an easy addition to any garden

    Hardy Bottlebrush an easy addition to any garden

    The Bottlebrush’s hardiness and evergreen nature makes it a perfect addition to any garden. The Bottlebrush, or Callistemon, is native to Australia. They grow well even in poor soil – and they grow fast! I love them near any water environment – a coastal area or near a pond. However, avoid planting them too closely Read more

  • Rubber Fig: A great houseplant with intriguing origins

    Rubber Fig: A great houseplant with intriguing origins

    The Rubber Fig works well as an indoor plant, with its year-round greenery bringing life into dark corners – similar to a Monstera. Known botanically as Ficus elastica, it is native to tropical Asia where it can grow up to 30m in the wild. But keep it in a pot inside and it won’t grow Read more