It’s getting on my nerves. The washing up has never been my favourite job but instead of the sense of achievement (I get it where I can) of turning a pile of grubby crockery and challenging pans into orderly rows … Continue reading
I’ve recently had a disagreement about using an wooden arch painted with Cuprinol in my garden. The arch was offered to me ‘cheap price’ and I bit off the hand. It was a funny, ugly colour – a sort of … Continue reading
Today some gardeners and commercial growers decide to avoid adding animal products to their compost or to their land. The motivation not to use animal products doesn’t necessarily come from a vegetarian or vegan impulse but can be a practical … Continue reading
Is Garden Peat Still The Best Or Can We Manage Without? Growing plants in pots isn’t a new idea. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon used containers on walls so that the plants could ‘hang’ over the sides as long ago … Continue reading