With fall fast approaching, it is vital that green-fingered enthusiasts do not allow their garden activities to pile up, as many plants will be requiring close care throughout late summer. In an article for the UK national newspaper the Daily Telegraph, professional gardener and writer Helen Yemm suggested that a significant amount of varieties will […]
Gardening enthusiasts who enjoy using their glasshouse to nurture fruit and vegetables that they can use in the kitchen when ready may wish to consider diversifying their produce. If this is the case – then why not give oriental greens some thought? In an article for UK national newspaper the Guardian, former presenter of the […]
There are so many ways in which a gardener can add a bit of color to their greenhouse, that it can be difficult to choose what to go for. However, after an approach has been chosen, it is important that action is taken to ensure that the plants – and indeed, the controlled climate space […]
As we enter late August, the summer season is due to gradually start giving way to fall, which his typically characterised by more uneven weather and a duller atmosphere all around. However, there is no need for this to apply to the garden, as green-fingered enthusiasts are able to maintain a space that can perpetuate […]
In an article for the UK national newspaper the Guardian, garden writer Kendra Wilson explained that great mullien is a wonderful plant. It is alternatively known by its Latin binominal name of verbascum thapsus – although it has many colloquial names, such as Aaron's Rod, Jacob's Staff, Grandmother's Flannel, Beggar's Blanket and Witch's Taper. "With […]
There are so many approaches to gardening that green-fingered enthusiasts can be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing an approach to stick with. However, creating a colorful space in a greenhouse is undoubtedly an option that holds near-universal appeal. This can particularly be the case for those who are looking to give their […]
When gardening for food, green-fingered enthusiasts typically turn to the obvious choices – herbs and vegetables, for instance. However, why not be a little more adventurous and try and hunt down something a little more unusual? Not only will this make your greenhouse stand out a little bit more, but it could also impress dinner […]
When out and about finding new plants to add to a garden, it would be perfectly understandable for keen green-fingered enthusiasts to be attracted to something that is not currently in season. Needless to say, this can lead to problems upon returning home, as nobody wants to see their new wildlife start to wilt straight […]
When selecting what plants to focus on in a greenhouse, gardening enthusiasts are more than spoilt for choice. The orchid is one solid option – and has been a perennial hit for many years. Indeed, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the UK recently took advantage of glasshouses to create a hot green space to […]
There is so much work to be done outdoors at this time of year that it would be perfectly understandable if some green-fingered enthusiasts were to let it all get on top of them and get stressed out. Obviously this is inadvisable – but the risk of this can easily be negated by adopting a […]
As the summer sun comes out, sunflowers will be starting to blossom for the first time in the year – and these plants are often a favourite with gardening enthusiasts. This has always been the case – and there are many reasons for this, not least of which is the fact that they are so […]
One of the many tasks facing gardeners up and down the country is the careful management of plants. This can involve everything from careful cultivation and maintenance – such as pruning unwanted shoots and leaves – to ensuring that the plant is exposed to the right conditions. The most common kind of daisy is characterised […]
