Steve Ott
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Brighten your outlook with National Houseplant Week
With National Houseplant week taking place (10th-16th January) and reports found that January is one of the hardest months of the year. Research shows that MORE than 25% of Brits have the ‘January Blues’ and admit to feeling more miserable…
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My Pacific Isle
KG reader Peter Dean dreams of an island holiday away from the cold winter rain I entered a competition In a gardening magazine. I had to write a poem About a garden I had seen. I chose a lovely garden…
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Iconic bridge returns to Victorian garden with help from fundraising youngster
Biddulph Grange Garden, a masterpiece of Victorian garden design, is celebrating the return of its striking Chinese Bridge, thanks to the skills of a National Trust specialist crafts team and the marathon fundraising efforts of a Staffordshire schoolgirl. The ornate…
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The Cold of Winter
By KG reader, Peter Dean In winter it is especially important for gardeners to look after birds and other wildlife. When temperatures fall to single Celsius figures wildlife is more vulnerable. They need extra food to survive. Leaving seed heads…
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No Dig Day – Celebrate the joy of no dig
As more people turn to growing their own veg, the world’s leading proponent of no dig gardening, Charles Dowding, has announced the launch of No Dig Day to be held for the first time on 3 November 2022. The event,…
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West Dean responds to climate change with new plantings
As the UK records its highest temperatures on record and has introduced hosepipe bans, it seems timely that West Dean Gardens (Chichester, West Sussex) has introduced a new drought tolerant experimental meadow that is covered in recycled stone mulch. As…
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GIVING HOME OWNERS THE CHANCE TO GET GROWING
RETIRED nurse manager, Redrow home owner and first-time allotment holder Karen Thirkell is enjoying the fruits of her labour. Karen, who lives at Horsforth Vale, near Leeds, is one of many Redrow home owners around the country who have been…
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Autumn and Winter Propagation Workshop
Find out about the art of plant propagation in our new one day workshop. With techniques adapted from nature, we can produce plants for our gardens, with enough left over to share with friends. This workshop covers a wide range…
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Create a haven for struggling wildlife
– Loss of habitat is threatening British wildlife, but your garden can be a welcome home– Our gardens make up 30% of open green space in England, making them a vital place for supporting wildlife.– Over half…
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New life for historic walled gardens
Blenheim Estate has joined forces with food producers Worthy Earth to create a flourishing regenerative kitchen garden within its historic walled garden. The estate is partnering with Worthy Earth, makers of no-dig, regenerative market gardens to renew and manage the…
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A tomato update
The tomato (and pepper) season has seemed a little slow to me this year with germination being a bit erratic and subsequent growth slow. But as always the plants come through in the end and now that they are planted…
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A weekend of discovery unearthing London’s hidden gems by foot or bike
As well as opening up over 100 hidden green spaces across the capital, London Square Open Gardens Weekend will be organising over 30 guided walks and cycle rides this year. The event, on June 11th & 12th, supported by residential developer…
