Blogs about Gardening

Of Nagog Hill Farm, a reader tells us, ❝The property belongs to the Town of Littleton. The people who had been operating the orchard didn't renew the 30-year lease. The Town. . .has offered the …

I have now had the opportunity to complete the Healthy Bees Academy modules created by Menter a Busnes to help … Completing the Healthy Bees Academy Modules Read More »

Jaime Serrato has managed thousands of acres of avocados around San Diego County over the course of his career. His perspective holds weight; numerous avocado growers whom I hold in high regard always speak of …

In-brief Get your planting designed carefully to:– reduce numbers & optimise plant grades for <$– streamline planting & achieve your aims Allow for planting to start following year– (unless you want to spend $$$) Source …

One of those days in England. Started with a couple of pints at the Strathmore Arms. Then followed the Chiltern Way through undulating fields of wheat. The afternoon sun bathed me in warmth and light. …

It’s not just hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings – perimenopause throws a whole lot of fun stuff our way. As a natural wellness advocate with the added complication of…

Last week I shared a picture of my chewed-upon watering can: ..showing the destructive power of squirrels. For those who have asked me why the squirrels were chewing my watering can handle, I have no …

Last Updated on April 18, 2024 by Real Men Sow There is nothing quite like a party to bring people together to share a joyous experience. Many opt to host their birthday parties in their …

I don’t know how we can go on saying that it is midsummer but I’m claiming the last day in June as the peak of midsummerness. Wandering round the garden this morning I thought that …

International Peening Day on the first weekend in April each year is a great opportunity to get out scythe blades from hibernation and get them cleaned and peened ready for the new season. There are …

I am running a giveaway on my Instagram account in association with the Royal Welsh Show, to celebrate the new Horticulture Village at this fantastic event, with a chance to […] The post Royal Welsh …

Last July I set off to the North of Britain to film the first of five programmes for 'Monty Don's UK Gardens’. A year later I have just completed the fifth, filmed in Scotland, and …

Garden update: we've been weeding the lawn, dismantling the arbour and moving the bike box.