The vegetable garden is still pretty quiet this week so I thought we would return to ornamental gardening and look at some of the plans for my garden and some ….Read more
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Garden Projects
Garden diary 2020 – transforming a large space into a perennial paradise.
As I mentioned in my mail the week before last, I have a lot planned for the garden this year and just to prove it wasn’t a load of old ….Read more
2020 Quickcrop Garden Plan
Like you, I am itching to get outside and can’t wait for the season to get started. This year I will be spending more time in the garden as my ….Read more
Solar Garden LIghts
The clocks haven’t yet gone back and the leaves are still on the trees but there is definitely a change in the light. I love my time spent in the ….Read more
Preserving wild areas in your garden
This year I have slowly begun to move my garden into the field in front of my house by extending the lawn and creating a new orchard. The area is ….Read more
How To Make Compost
Get composting! You can learn how to make compost in a few minutes. If you enjoy gardening you will inevitably end up with garden waste you need to get rid ….Read more
Tips on making perfect garden compost
Some tips on composting We’ve had a few questions on composting recently so I thought I would add a few tips this week. Making compost is not difficult, it is ….Read more
Tips on planning your vegetable garden
I spent a fun few hours on Friday planning the Quickcrop vegetable garden for the year ahead and making a start on clearing the polytunnels and preparing our beds. Drawing ….Read more
Maintaining a Garden Pond
Maintaining a garden pond ensures your garden stays healthy and provides the suitable environment for fish and plants to survive. It is important to practice regular maintenance routines which can ….Read more
How to Create a Raised Bed Herb Garden
A raised bed can provide the perfect environment for creating a herb garden. It can be positioned anywhere that suits you and can be maintained easily. A selection of plants ….Read more