5 Jobs for the Winter Garden

5 Jobs for the Winter Garden

by | Dec 15, 2020 | Gardening

As the garden slows down and the shorter days force us inside we know it’s time to prepare the garden ready for a season of rest and recuperation.  1.If you haven’t already brought your containers of tender plants inside then now’s the moment to move...
How to Plant a Wild Native Hedgerow

How to Plant a Wild Native Hedgerow

by | Nov 2, 2020 | Gardening

Now that autumn is underway it’s time to think about how we can make our gardens more wildlife friendly and one of my favourite ways of doing this is by planting a native, wild hedge. The perscribed clipped privet or box hedge doesn’t suit all gardens or...
Nettles-How to forage nettles and use them in the kitchen

Nettles-How to forage nettles and use them in the kitchen

by | May 11, 2020 | Gardening

I love nettles! They are safe, easy to identify and amazingly nutritious! Instead of seeing these plants as weeds I hope to inspire you to start looking upon them in a different light.  Nettle can be used in teas, sauteed like spinach, and as a mulch and fertilizer in...