Strawberry spinach is not spinach that also produces actual strawberries (sorry to disappoint!) It is, however, a great addition to your vegetable patch – plus it’s very interesting and rewarding to grow. If you’ve been wondering how to grow strawberry spinach, we’ve got you covered! Have a read on, for …

Growing your own food is the best. However, it’s made better if you can find some truly weird and wonderful unusual vegetables to grow! You don’t have any idea how to go about it? Don’t worry, we’ve searched out the most interesting, unusual additions to your veggie patch. Most are …

Clearing out the garden can be so satisfying, can’t it? You’ve finally managed to hack down the jungle, and you’re finally getting rid of that broken garden furniture! But how to get rid of large garden waste? Smaller bits are fine; you can generally compost them or put them in …

Allotments are truly fabulous inventions, especially if you don’t have the space to grow things at home. If you are new to allotmenteering, it might be wise to look up what to grow in an allotment for beginners – and that’s where we come in! What To Grow In An …

Having a heat source in the garden makes the outside even more attractive – nothing beats sitting around some pretty flames of an evening! If you are looking for a warm corner of your garden, you may wondering what gives off more heat, chiminea or fire pit? We’re here to …

Raised beds are a fantastic way of growing plants, whether it be fruits, vegetables or ornamental plants. But how to prepare raised beds for spring planting? I’m glad you asked! Here’s a comprehensive list of everything you need to do in order to get the best results. How To Prepare …

Chicken manure is excellent for plants – it contains large amounts of nutrients that are essential for good, healthy plant development. However, not all plants have the same nutrient requirements, so some may benefit more than others. What plants benefit from chicken manure pellets? Let’s find out! What Plants Benefit …

It’s lovely to have a place to sit in your garden and enjoy the view, isn’t it? But what do you do when your favourite seat starts to fall apart? You learn how to restore a wooden garden bench, that’s what! Restoring a seat is not as hard as you …

Having a fire in your garden, whether this is a bonfire to burn rubbish or simply a celebratory beacon, is a fun – and sometimes necessary – thing. But knowing when can you light a fire in your garden is essential knowledge, especially if you have neighbours who have hung …

Ponds are outdoors, and this means they are at the mercy of the elements. This can be bad news in the winter, when cold temperatures can freeze the water and potentially cause harm to wildlife. So, how to stop a garden pond freezing over? Well, I’m glad you asked! We’ve …