If you’ve been lucky enough to waken early these last few months, then you’ll have heard one of the most…
Have you ever bought a pot of Basil to make Mrs. Gallagher’s delicious spaghetti bolognaise, and by the time you…
Mint is the second herb we’re going to look at. Again, it has a very uplifting and rrefreshing scent. Just…
The Hawthorn in flower (above) heralds the coming of summer. Over the coming weeks, this pretty flower will create a…
How amazing is it that this flower(Horse Chestnut) will produce this seed (a conker). The main function of a flower…
Saving seed is easy when you know how. Step 1: Find a flower in bloom, and check it every day.…
Seed Dispersal Have you ever wondered how plants manage to arrive into your garden, and yet you have no idea…
Thinning When you sow directly into the soil, seedlings can become overcrowded. This is not a problem with large seeds…
Hardening off Plants that you have reared in a warm place like a porch or sunny window sill are soft…
Japanese air brushing This is a lovely technique for hardening off plants. It was developed by the Japanese to save…