Autumn Gardening

The arrival of autumn is a harbinger of change in the garden, signalling the time to prepare for the upcoming spring season when the bulbs emerge and bring the first blast of flowers to the gardening year! Knowing how to plant spring bulbs can take your garden to the next level in terms of colour […]

After months of watching your pumpkins and squashes swell from tiny green marbles into impressive specimens, that crucial question looms large: are they actually ready to harvest, or will premature picking leave you with disappointing, watery disappointments? The difference between a perfectly ripe specimen and a disappointing watery mess often comes down to timing, and […]

October often gets overlooked as a month for winding down, with many gardeners thinking their seasonal work is finished and focusing primarily on clearing up autumn’s colourful debris. Whether thats raking leaves, carving pumpkins or putting on thick jumpers and cleaning tools inside. This couldn’t be more wrong! Whilst others are already mentally hibernating, I’m […]

If you’ve been following my apple harvest adventures, you’ll know that autumn’s fruit bonanza doesn’t stop there, just as you’re getting to grips with your apple glut, along come the pears with their own delicious demands! After years of helping clients make the most of their orchard bounty, I can tell you that pears are […]

When I first started gardening many, many moons ago, I always used to garden bare-handed. It gave me a genuine sense of connection with the earth and the gardening process. It wasn’t long, though, before coworkers in my old IT 9-5 job were giving my dirt-stained hands and nails the look of horror. It looked […]

If you’ve ever stood beneath a laden apple tree in September, wondering whether you’re experiencing the best gardening problem ever or staring at weeks of frantic apple processing ahead, then you’re in exactly the right place. After years of helping my own clients transform their apple gluts from overwhelming burden into delicious opportunity, I’m spilling […]

September is often overlooked as a month for taking a breather rather than planting, with many gardeners thinking the growing season is winding down and focusing primarily on tidying up summer’s glorious chaos by cutting back. Knowing what to plant during September is where the experienced gardeners beat newbies! September is the prime time for […]

Damsons are a subspecies of the Plum family and have a really high fruit rate, which is great for bakers, preservers or foragers in the garden. As Damsons have a high pectin rate, they set jam with just sugar alone, with no need for manufactured pectin additives. Damsons are a nutritious and versatile fruit with […]

Have you just moved into a new property or new build? You may face bare earth or, in older properties, a lacklustre lawn that needs help ASAP! This ultimate guide to laying and fixing lawns will help you make the most of your garden and create a fabulous lawn in no time! Grass lawns are tough, […]

August arrives, and suddenly your garden feels tired. Spring’s enthusiasm has worn off, summer’s peak has passed, and you’re left staring at gaps where earlier perennials have finished flowering. Meanwhile, the weeds seem to have endless energy, popping up everywhere you don’t want them. Sound familiar? I’ve been there too, and it’s exactly why I’ve […]