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Dec 8, 2020
Securing Your Garden During Winter
Image Winter is a time when the days become much shorter and the nights are long and cold. This is the season when, for our garden,...
Ellen Mary
Dec 4, 2020
Growing Microgreens
Microgreens are seedlings that reach no taller than 10cm and are harvested usually with just one or two sets of true leaves. The thin...
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Nov 25, 2020
Introducing Children to Gardening
Image Credit: Pexels CC0 License Introducing children to the wonder of gardening can not only instill in them a sense of pride and...
Ellen Mary
Nov 11, 2020
Rosemary Foot Scrub
Rosemary is full of myth, legend, spirituality and healing, from the tradition of brides and grooms wearing a sprig for good fortune to...
Ellen Mary
Nov 11, 2020
Amaranthus Porridge
Amaranthus has many common names from Love-lies-bleeding to Tassel Flower and even Pigweed - the latter because some species are toxic to...
Ellen Mary
Sep 24, 2020
Water Saving - Love Every Drop
This year I’ve focussed on saving water for my allotment plot 💦 How do you save water in your garden, plot or at home? Here’s my tips to...
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Sep 22, 2020
What makes your garden a good social spot?
Credit - CC0 License We all want to ensure that we’re getting the most out of our garden. The outdoor spaces of the home tend to go under...
Ellen Mary
Aug 27, 2020
Find Sunshine with Sunflowers
The end of the summer marks many momentous moments. The lowering of the sun, the drop in temperature and those oh so gorgeous initial...
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Jul 13, 2020
Keeping a healthy lawn
Do you feel as though your lawn just isn’t the best that it can be? Maybe you feel as though it could be brighter, less patchy or even...
Ellen Mary
Jul 1, 2020
Merry Marigolds
I love Marigolds! I am sure if you follow me on social media, you will know that by now. They remind me so much of my Uncle who always...
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Jul 1, 2020
Gardening Tips for Landlords & Tenants
Gardens in rented property can be a tricky thing to navigate for both landlords and tenants. Not everyone enjoys gardening so leaving the...
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Jun 17, 2020
Using your garden as an extension of your home
Image credit: Pixabay CC0 License The mild weather in conjunction with some sunshine has an almost magnetic effect on us, drawing us to...
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Jun 8, 2020
Tips To Make Your Garden Thrive As A Beginner
If you’re someone who has access to their own private garden but hasn’t done much with it, then now is a great opportunity to get out...
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Jun 5, 2020
The Sustainable Garden: Small Ways You Can Make A Big Difference
Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels Sustainability is a social responsibility; we should all take it seriously. The cost of daily living on...
Ellen Mary
Jun 4, 2020
Balcony Gardening Tips
Gardening on a balcony during lockdown During the COVID-19 pandemic which means isolation for many people worldwide, gardening and nature...
Ellen Mary
Jun 4, 2020
Natures Antibiotic
Do you grow Echinacea? One of the most beautiful perennial plants with medicinal properties. Check out Grow Your Own Magazine for my...
Ellen Mary
Apr 14, 2020
Balcony Gardening in North Carolina
The pandemic hit just as I managed to get a flight back to Charlotte, NC to see my husband. I was only intending to be here for a few...
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Mar 6, 2020
A celebration of influential women in horticulture, for International Women’s Day
For over a century, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements of women across the globe, seeking to raise awareness of ...
Ellen Mary
Mar 3, 2020
New Store to Celebrate Nature
My love of plants goes back many years, since I was a child, and now more than ever we need to be spreading the word about the importance...
Ellen Mary
Feb 25, 2020
Atlanta Botanical Garden
My only fear about part time moving to the US was driving. I’d never driven an automatic or on a freeway with big trucks before. An odd...
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