

The Gardener's Journal - May
Watching a frenetic hatch of mayflies from the bank of a river makes me think just how lucky we are not to be one. The poor things don't...


The Gardener's Journal - April
It may technically already be spring, but it isn't until April arrives that spring truly announces itself in the garden. One morning you...


Spring's a timely tonic for a well-being boost
The term 'well-being' has woven itself into our venacular; it's usually related to achieving a good work/life balance. Gardening is very...


Bring your garden indoors over winter!
I'm not really one to follow the fads of gardening and believe me there plenty of new trends being pushed at national shows,...


HOUSE & GARDEN magazine
A book review of COMPOST by Charles Dowding, published in HOUSE & GARDEN magazine www.houseandgarden.co.uk


Embrace the most precious gardening weeks of autumn
The months of October and November are by far my favourite time of year. Yes, the garden is very much done for the year and granted...


Flurry of fruit and vegetable picking
Although complaining about the weather is part of our British heritage, let’s face it, this summer hasn’t been the best. In fact, I can’t...