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HOW TO MULCH: AND SUPERCHARGE YOUR GARDEN
How do I mulch my garden? And what even is mulch? What should I use? These are all questions that cross the mind of a beginner gardener when given the advice to mulch. Here, we will look at how to mulch, what to use and why we mulch. How to Mulch Mulching is the simple…
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GMG Awards Finalist – Environmental Journalist of the Year
Exciting news! I have been shortlisted for the Garden Media Guild’s Beth Chatto Environmental Journalist of the Year award. So, I’ll be scrubbing under my fingernails and donning some finery to attend the Savoy in November for the award ceremony. This year will be hosted by the fabulous Manoj Malde and attended by all the…
The Seasoned Gardener by Liz Zorab: Review
In The Seasoned Gardener, Liz Zorab takes us through each month of the year, describing her experience of the seasons. She talks about what she is growing and harvesting whilst weaving in the story of her taking over a new smallholding in Wales. With her characteristic wit and charm, Liz Zorab’s latest book The Seasoned…
NO DIG GARDENING: WHY NO DIG WORKS WONDERS
Everyone is talking about no dig gardening right now. There is plenty of information on how to do it. Here, we will look at why no dig gardening works and the important reasons you should use this method in your garden. No dig gardening is the practice of laying organic matter on the surface of…
GOOD SOIL STRUCTURE – HOW TO BUILD HEALTHY SOIL
Every gardener should strive to build good soil structure in their gardens. It is literally and figuratively the foundation of a healthy garden. Understanding how soil works will make your gardening easier and supercharge your garden’s health. Us gardeners obsess about good soil structure. We talk about it, read about it, complain about it, and…
EASY CROPS FOR BEGINNERS: AND HOW TO GROW THEM
These easy crops for beginners are perfect if you are just starting to learn how to grow vegetables. These simple and fun crops to grow will get you started and fill your garden with produce in no time. Growing vegetables is easy and enjoyable. It can give you a profound sense of well-being along with…
HOW TO START A VEGETABLE GARDEN: WINTER JOBS
Wondering how to start a vegetable garden, and what you can do now to prepare for the year ahead? Whether you are an absolute beginner or need to refresh your memory, we look at what you can be doing right now in your garden or allotment. If you have just got a new allotment or…