How does your garden look in winter? Let’s be honest, gardens don’t look their best at this time of year. Before we transformed our garden, looking out of the window…
How to choose the perfect gifts for gardeners Gardeners are probably the easiest people to buy gifts for. Because they are very nice people, they also appreciate and value a…
If you asked people what their favourite plant is in the garden, I’m sure the answer would be lavender. And that comes as no surprise because not many plants can…
Last month we saw a big change to the garden. The long hot summer is a distant memory and we’re getting used to the new golden colours that autumn has…
Welcome to Part 5 of our garden makeover! I hope you enjoyed my last post where I told you all about how my husband Darren and I started our first…
How to create a positive attitude “Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here, we may as well dance” This is one of my all…
Positive thinking equals positive benefits Having a positive attitude comes naturally to some people, but it’s a struggle for others. Even though it’s hard to stay positive when times are…
This Month’s star of the garden – Japanese Anemone Every month, I will be showcasing a plant that has done particularly well or has been a star in the garden.…
What is Lemon Verbena? I absolutely love Lemon Verbena and wouldn’t be without it in my garden. Lemon Verbena, or Aloysia citrodora, is a deciduous shrub that can get up to 2.5 metres…
What is there to do around Royal Tunbridge Wells? My husband and I were given a really nice present by my daughter. It was a steam train ride on the…
How do you preserve chillies in brine? There are lots of ways to preserve chillies, but I love this really easy and uncomplicated recipe. It doesn’t use any complicated water…
How to get children interested in gardening When I was little, we used to spend our holidays in Spain, visiting my family there. I remember my Grandmother Rosa’s patio with…
