Friends and neighbours have a very nice habit of finding me gardening bargains. … More Growing Friends

I took electricity in the greenhouse for granted, so to lose it at the most inconvenient time, and there is no time to get it fixed, it’s time to turn it round to your advantage. I will be about find out how tomato seedings will survive below freezing temperatures at night. … More Shedding Some Trouble

Don’t worry if you haven’t a greenhouse, there are plenty other options for you to try. If you’re lucky enough to be in a warm region, then planting outdoors shouldn’t be a problem for you but if you are from a colder area, don’t give up, there is always a plan ‘B’, it just takes more imagination. … More A Recycled Gardener

Still frost on the ground but for gardeners, there is always something to do, and for me, January starts my preparation for tomato growing. … More Seeds For Thought

Brandy, champagne and Handel to celebrate a change of direction. The brandy and champagne have been replaced by plants and Handel is the name of the rose which sweetens the air, not with music, but with a delicate perfume. … More Trying Again

The benefit of having a small garden or growing area, is being able to move things around. Pots with new growth at the ready when other pots die down. … More Labour Intensive

Finding easy solutions to regular problems can often be as simple as a bulldog clip.
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