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Ellen Mary
Mar 11
Indoor and Outdoor Edible Plants
This year one of my new talks is about the endless possibilities of indoor and outdoor edible plants. To start the garden show year off...
Ellen Mary
Dec 6, 2023
Great green Christmas gift ideas for plant lovers
Are you looking for something special for the green-fingered loved ones in your life? Perhaps you know someone who’s planning to pick up...
Ellen Mary
Nov 22, 2023
Nature and Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, for many it's a time when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) comes back around....
Ellen Mary
Nov 16, 2023
Growing and cooking Oregano
The obvious changes in the kitchen garden during November move us quickly into the winter months ahead, and the change in daylight hours...
Contributed Content
Oct 5, 2023
6 Essential Autumn Gardening Tasks
As we move into October, there’s no denying that autumn is upon us. Temperatures are dropping, the wind is picking up, and the leaves are...
Ellen Mary
Jul 30, 2023
Beetroot Cake & Cashew Frosting
The beetroot glut has been very real this year on the allotment and they have been heading thick and fast to the kitchen. They are all...
Ellen Mary
Jun 30, 2023
Moon Gardening
Biodynamic Gardening You may have heard of ‘moon gardening’ which is one element of biodynamic gardening and it’s truly fascinating! This...
Ellen Mary
Jun 27, 2023
My Mulch Experiment
Mulching is an important aspect of gardening and healthy soils. Ultimately it means healthy plants. Mulch is used to save water, suppress...
Contributed Content
May 31, 2023
5 Sustainable Gardening Practices
Amid the climate crisis, sustainability should be at the core of every action. If you’re a gardener, you might assume that the work...
Ellen Mary
Apr 24, 2023
Popular Houseplants and Care Tips
House plants have become a major trend in recent years and it is fantastic to see so many young people showing an interest in plants and...
Ellen Mary
Apr 18, 2023
Tips For Organising Your Gardening Tools
With the weather (finally) improving, many people will be heading out into the backyard for the first time in a long time and taking...
Ellen Mary
Jan 26, 2023
Houseplants for Wellbeing
I love houseplants, I have many which I am sure you aren't surprised to know! There are so many reasons to have houseplants and here are...
Contributed Content
Jan 25, 2023
Tips to prepare your garden for summer
It might still officially be winter, but the days are slowly getting longer and the lighter evenings are just around the corner. As...
Contributed Content
Dec 20, 2022
7 Design Ideas On How to Make your Exterior Match your Garden
With a few garden design tricks with tasteful paving and lovely plants, your garden can frame the exterior and create a warm and friendly...
Ellen Mary
Dec 19, 2022
Growing Winter Savory
An absolutely lovely winter herb, this evergreen perennial is a must for the winter herb garden. With fragrant leaves and white flowers...
Ellen Mary
Dec 9, 2022
Christmas Gifts for Nature Lovers
If you are gifting this Christmas, here's my top 6 gifts for your nature loving friends and family. - Lego Bonsai - www.lego.co.uk -...
Contributed Content
Sep 12, 2022
The complete guide to metal planters for your small garden
Want to add some green to a small space? Want to add planters to a balcony or roof terrace? Want plants but don’t want them getting out...
Ellen Mary
Sep 9, 2022
How to grow Goldenrod
Goldenrod (Solidago) I find Goldenrod to be a marmite plant. You either love it or hate it and since I love marmite - I love Goldenrod...
Ellen Mary
Aug 18, 2022
Growing Hops
Hops are well known for their use in preserving and flavouring beer. Originating from Egypt, the hops that we now grow have been...
Jo Alexander
Aug 15, 2022
Four Things to Prioritise When Choosing Garden Chairs
What are gardens for if not to sit and relax in? A lot of us spend an awful lot of time and energy busying ourselves around the garden,...
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