There were more catalogs than Christmas cards in the mailbox this year, starting back in November. I could have spent all my cookie-baking time dreaming of next year’s garden, but that is a treat for January. So I dutifully let the catalogs pile up until the right time, when the tree has been ground up […]
Soil is one of the key considerations that gardeners should spare some thought to when it comes to the maintenance of their greenhouse. Indeed, it can be a tricky job – often a much more fiddly task than caring for and changing the soil on a traditional garden border. British plant pathologist Pippa Greenwood said […]
While the colder winter months may be setting in, there are still plenty of activities for green-fingered enthusiasts to be getting on with. Indeed, some plants grow very well at this time of year and require more attention than might be the case in the summer months. For instance, Christmas Cactus is a very popular […]
Green-fingered enthusiasts simply cannot afford to rest on their laurels and leave their garden to its own fate in the colder winter months. For instance, it is hugely important to take steps toward protecting plants from frosts – and this is particularly the case in greenhouses. These controlled spaces are designed to store solar heat. […]
Growing plants in a greenhouse can be a hugely rewarding task for green-fingered enthusiasts. There are so many little extra benefits that can be gained from the task as well. For instance, keeping a small herb garden to complement indoor cooking activities is very popular. Something else at the forefront of everyone's mind at this […]
It’s the season for welcoming family and friends to our homes. However, we don’t greet all creatures great and small with open arms. Here are three informative books for your holiday gift list— to give or to get. If the noise you hear isn’t the charming clatter of eight tiny reindeer on your roof but […]
Almost all of us will be familiar with blueberries, but fewer people are probably aware of the delights of blackcurrants, whether it's growing them or eating them. It's largely because blackcurrant cultivation was banned in most US states during the 20th century due to a fungus that had been lurking in the bushes and damaging […]
With the pots and pruners and weeders and spades hauled down to the basement, the question arises: Now or later? Cleaning, that is. Do I clean this stuff while I’m putting it away for the winter, or just jumble it all into the tool room and promise myself I’ll get around to the washing and […]
With winter now in full swing, it's only natural for gardeners to worry about the effect that frost will have on the plants and wildlife in their green space. Cold weather – and particularly frost – can lead to lots of damage to plants, as it causes the water in their cells to freeze up, […]
Don't let the cold, wet, dreary weather stand in the way of your gardening – with a bit of imagination, you'll be able to find plenty to keep you occupied during the winter months. One chore that's well worth completing when the conditions are less than ideal is checking up on your garden sundries. Every […]
While the onset of the harsh winter season is typically associated with different kinds of garden activity from new growths, there are still quite a few plants that need to be planted at this time of year. Bare-root plants are just one example of this – provided the garden is not situated in a part […]
Rambling roses are a beautiful plant that could look great allowed to grow over a greenhouse or similar garden construction. They usually flower with great freedom just once a year – and this sees them produce large sprays of small to medium-sized flowers. Their stems are very strong and can grow very tall from the […]
