Winter is a great time to have a little break, as a gardener, right? Well, sort of! There are no vegetables to tend, and the weeds should be drastically reduced – but there are other jobs. Winter is the best time to improve your garden soil; the weather means that …

Ok, so you’ve grown and harvested your potatoes, and almost certainly they have been amazing. But what do you do afterwards? Luckily, there are many things you can do to replace your crops even after they have all been safely harvested. Let’s look into what to grow after potatoes! What …

Potatoes are quite literally the stuff of life. You can survive on solely potatoes for far longer than you can on any other foodstuff; they have a wealth of health benefits, plus, they are startlingly easy to grow! How do you grow potatoes? Let’s find out! How Do You Grow …

Truffle mushrooms are a bit like diamonds – rare, and highly prized. However, unlike diamonds, you can actually eat truffles. Let’s have a look into the best ways to do this. Read on to learn more about how to cook truffles mushrooms. What Do Truffles Taste Like? Truffles have a …

Truffles are a delicious, and very expensive treat. If you grow them yourself, you will be wanting to know how to store fresh truffles, and if you are lucky enough to have found them in the wild then you will want to know the same thing! Read on for our …

All plants benefit from a little gentle pruning every now and then, and Bougainvillea is no exception. The right type of pruning, at the right time, can really help any plant to realise it’s true potential. Let’s look into how to do this for a Bougainvillea… Why prune Bougainvillea? Pruning …

Bougainvillea is a beautiful plant, and one that enhances the appearance of everything it is near. If you have expectantly planted a Bougainvillea, or inherited one, you may be desperately waiting for it to flower – and wondering why it does not! What to do when you want to know …

Shed insulation keeps the inside cool when it’s hot outside and keeps heat in when it’s cold outside. This (together with a good heating solution) turns your shed into a comfortable all-year round workspace. If you plan to use your shed as an extra bedroom or a summerhouse, proper insulation is …

Heavy duty garden bags have to endure heavy, messy and oftentimes, moist garden waste. A good quality garden bag should withstand years of use without tearing or coming apart. It should also be large enough to carry lots of grass clipping, leaves and other waste. In this buying guide, we …

A fire pit turns your garden or patio into a 24-hour, 365-day fun place to hang out. It provides plenty of warmth in the colder evening hours and during the nippy autumn and winter months. It also adds a beautiful touch to your garden and provides a warm focal point …