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Gardening advice
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Published: Wed, 28/05/2008 09:32
What is meant by the term ‘Organic Gardening'? Martin Horne explains. This is the first part of a two part article.
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Published: Sun, 11/10/2009 08:01
Why not take cuttings from your favourite lavender to increase your garden stock ready for next year.
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Published: Fri, 24/07/2009 07:56
More ideas for herbaceous plants for your garden
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Published: Sun, 19/07/2009 07:30
Ideas for what summer flowers to plant in your garden.
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Published: Tue, 23/06/2009 18:48
What is a climber? A climber provides a vertical visual delight these plants add a new dimension to a garden.
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Published: Mon, 22/06/2009 17:27
Save money by giving your garden a green makeover and cut waste too. Some tips from the Energy Savings Trust
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Published: Tue, 09/06/2009 21:11
Did you ever wonder how Sunflowers got their scientific name Helianthus? Interesting facts about sunflowers.
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Published: Tue, 09/06/2009 20:52
As the days become longer and the clocks go forward, we start to look forward with eager anticipation to the enjoyable weeks of gardening ahead.
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Published: Mon, 01/06/2009 17:48
Peonies have been cultivated in home gardens for over 600 years and are a delight to observe. It is not hard to see why they are so popular when we look at their intricate colouring and flower shapes.
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Published: Sun, 15/02/2009 16:03
Sometimes a shrub with its berries in full colour is a stunning sight and this plant, Callicarpa Bodineri is certainly no exception.
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Published: Thu, 29/01/2009 20:46
At this time of year, it's so cold out there, all I really want to do is sit in a comfy chair and think about the things I might do when the weather gets better, but there's a nagging voice telling me to pull on my wellies and get out there. Margaret Fiddles gives you some great ideas for your garden.
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Published: Mon, 26/01/2009 10:43
Much mystique has been attached to clematis plants and many people are daunted by the prospect of propagating, growing and maintaining the plants here are some useful tips from Martin Horne.
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Published: Sat, 03/01/2009 19:06
Do you enviously look across to your neighbour's garden and wonder why it always seems to have a selection of flowers and foliage in bloom, no matter what the season? Well now you too can enjoy the benefits of garden that offers year round floral displays -all it takes is a bit of careful planning.
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Published: Wed, 15/10/2008 19:00
It might be getting darker out there but there's no reason to think that you can't have something cheerful on the windowsill or the doorstep.
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Published: Mon, 18/08/2008 17:17
There is always time in a busy gardener’s year to sit back and assess progress or otherwise in the garden and this year has been no exception. Martin Horne discusses his garden observations.
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Published: Wed, 13/08/2008 16:31
The beehive is very well organised. Each bee is engaged in doing a job for the good of the colony
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Published: Thu, 17/07/2008 20:38
Bees need food and a place to live in gardens, parks, and wild areas.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:40
How can we best describe the weather of late? ‘Mixed' is probably the best word! Martin Horne discusses the problems the weather can cause.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:31
We often see the term ‘F1 Hybrid' on seed packets or in catalogues but what does it mean? F1 stands for ‘Filial 1 - the first filial generation seeds or plants.
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Published: Tue, 17/06/2008 20:07
Cats enjoy roaming around in gardens, investigation and getting into mischief. Sydney Graham suggests ways of improving your garden for your cat(s).
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Published: Thu, 12/06/2008 20:39
Compost is made up of anything organic that can rot. Some things make better compost that others. This article discusses what can be used to make good compost for your garden.
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Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 21:12
Hardwood cuttings are taken during the dormant season, using the fully mature stem of a deciduous tree or shrub.
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Published: Tue, 10/06/2008 21:02
New entrants to gardening may find propagating half-hardy plants - those susceptible to damage by frost - by seed both productive and exciting. The process need not be daunting.
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Published: Fri, 30/05/2008 19:23
Containers and hanging baskets have become part of the well-planned garden. Martin Horne explains how they can be used to enhance your garden.
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Published: Thu, 29/05/2008 11:48
This is the second of two articles by Martin Horne about organic gardening.
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