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A Beginner's Guide to Growing Basil
Welcome to the world of basil — the fragrant herb that which transports you to Italy in just one mouthful.
Jane Westoby
5 min read


Home Made Fertilizer - Afternoon Snacks with Nettle Tea
My primary natural fertilizer is farmyard manure, I usually apply this in spring time but after a couple of months some of the nutrients...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


A Guide to Growing Cosmos
Cosmos, with its feathery foliage and blousy blooms is one of my all time favourite flowers to grow. It is one of the most prolific crops...
Jane Westoby
4 min read


The Sweetest Tomato Varieties
All home gardeners know that nothing beats growing your own tomatoes. That freshly picked sweet taste loses its oomph in packaging...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Good Soil Nutrition
In the world of gardening, the key to gorgeous blooms and healthy plants lies beneath the surface – in the soil. Just like we need proper...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Growing Foxgloves
There is something so special and so British about a foxglove, with their tall spiked swaying in the breeze adding early colour and...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Extending The season - Growing Chrysanthemums
The Best Late-Season Cut Flower Extending the growing season is one of the biggest challenges for flower farmers. It’s easy to fill beds...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Top 10 Filler flowers for a small scale flower farm
Want to know which filler flowers are going to give you biggest bang for buck? are easy to grow and will be the most useful. Today I'm...
Jane Westoby
4 min read


When will my Dahlias Bloom?
It generally takes around 90 days from planting for Dahlias to bloom although it can be variable depending on the species, light, temperatur
Jane Westoby
3 min read


Seeds to sow in April
Get Sowing for a Spectacular Summer With the right timing, these Half-Hardy Annuals will thrive—producing long-lasting, productive...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


When to plant Dahlias out - Why the wait is worth it
Every year, as soon as the weather warms up, gardeners rush to get their dahlias in the ground. But planting too early isn’t always the...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Quick Compost in just 6 weeks
Waiting a year for compost can feel like forever, but with the right approach, you can speed up decomposition and make compost in just...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Secrets to making great compost, a Simple Guide for Gardeners
Gardeners across the country dream of one thing—rich, crumbly, nutrient-packed compost. While you can buy it, making your own saves...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


The Best Way to Grow Dahlias, Our Step-by-Step Guide
How to Grow Dahlias for Stronger, Earlier Blooms If you haven't started your dahlias yet—now's the time! With the days getting longer and...
Jane Westoby
3 min read


The Dahlia Unicorn List
Dahlias have become so popular in recent years due to the many variations in colours and sizes available now available to the home...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


When Bambi Comes to Dinner - Dealing with Wildlife in the Garden
There's nothing quite like the tranquility of a garden, where lush greenery and vibrant blooms create a peaceful sanctuary. But what...
Jane Westoby
2 min read


Winter Colour with Camellias
How to Grow and Enjoy Camellias: Winter’s Most Stunning Bloom Camellias are one of those rare treasures in the garden—timeless, elegant,...
Jane Westoby
2 min read
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