Jobs for the Productive garden in March
As the weather improves, it's time to start sowing seed and really getting hands on in the productive garden. Prepare seed beds, covering the ground with clear polythene or fleece…
Jobs for the Productive garden in February
This month it's all about getting ready for the year ahead, pruning fruit plants and starting to sow seeds. Exciting stuff! KITCHEN GARDEN Complete any pruning of apple and pear…
Jobs for the productive garden in January
Thankfully there’s not a massive amount to do at this time of year (especially when the ground is waterlogged or frozen) so it’s a good time to plan ahead for…
The National Trust greenhouse
Practical advice on designing and building the right greenhouse for your garden
If you’re a keen gardener and grower, then having a greenhouse in your garden is probably a given. I asked expert greenhouse company Alitex to put together some thoughts on…
How to plan a successful kitchen garden
If you’re going to be growing fruit and vegetables on an annual basis, then it’s really good practice to plan your plot in advance with a view to rotating your…
Grow your own – and taste the difference
In the last 2 years I have noticed a real trend in the gardening world – the desire to grow fruit & vegetables. Nearly every client I have worked with…