The old saying goes, ‘April showers bring May flowers’. In Scotland, it’s not unusual to have four seasons in one day, so keep an eye on the forecast this month as you plant your garden for delicious crops and pretty flowers in the summer months and beyond. Here’s some jobs you can do if the weather allows, read on for…
During the summer, we visited the stunning Torrance Farm near Whitburn for our latest episode of Garden Stories. The Torrance was once a long-established organic dairy farm and now functions as a wind farm with three large turbines throughout the various fields. Through the course of the transition from dairy farm to wind farm, it was important for the owners…
Guest post by Erin aka @hortihunny It’s certainly feeling fully autumnal now! With the clocks going back and dusk being earlier, it reduces the time we can spend in the garden. My top tips are to wrap up warm, do little bits often and always pause for a cuppa when you need to! Here are some things I’ll be doing…
An excellent autumn job to carry out in your garden is refreshing the compost in your pots and containers. In this video, Andy explains the importance of undertaking this simple but crucial piece of garden maintenance, and the benefits of using a seaweed enhanced compost such as our Kelpie compost.
Andy’s garden has gone through a considerable number of changes over the last few months, and one project he’s been keen to tackle is his driveway. In this video, Andy takes us through installing his new green wall from Wonderwall, discusses why ferns are a great choice for developing your new living wall, and why it’s important to use the…
In this video, Andy Peasgood discusses his new wildlife wall, the process and materials used to build it, and the benefits adding one to your garden can bring to local wildlife. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with the…
In this video, Andy Peasgood discusses the importance of adding a wildlife pond to your garden and the benefits it can bring to local wildlife. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with the aim of being relatable to many…
In this video, Andy Peasgood discusses container gardening and the benefits planting in containers can bring when soil space is limited, such as in small gardens and on patios, doorsteps and balconies. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with…
In this video, Andy Peasgood explains the importance of mulching your garden borders and the benefits it can bring to your plants and soil. Andy is a writer and gardener who has been working on his 8x6m new build garden since 2021. This short mini-series focuses on Wildlife and soil health, with the aim of being relatable to many green…
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