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From Plot to Plate: The Joy (and Reality) of Eating What You Grow
There’s something undeniably magical about eating food you’ve grown yourself. It’s wholesome, it’s smugly satisfying & it tastes just that little bit better because you made it happen. Even if all you did was poke some seeds in the ground & hope for the best. By early July, the garden is (hopefully) handing out edible treats like…
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Late June in the Garden: Heatwaves, Hoses & Holding It All Together
Ahhh, June. The month that usually tiptoes between showers and sunshine has gone full Mediterranean on us this year – weeks of blazing heat, barely a drop of rain & plants either thriving or throwing in the trowel. The days are still long (yes, 10pm pottering is still on the cards), but now your main…
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Create Your Own Veg Patch This Easter: A Fun Project for Small Gardens
Hello fellow garden enthusiasts! It’s the long Easter weekend & spring in full swing, now’s the perfect time to kick-start your summer veggie patch.. Now is an ideal time for getting your hands dirty & starting a rewarding project that will provide fresh produce all summer long, even in a small garden. Why Start a…
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March Gardening: Spring is Here!
Today (20th March) marks the spring equinox, the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The days are getting longer, the sun is showing up more often & you can almost feel the garden waking up from its winter slumber. If you’ve been itching to get your hands dirty again, now’s the time. The garden is…
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Early Spring in The Garden: Mulching Made Easy
Now is the perfect time to start prepping for the spring rush. One of the easiest and most rewarding tasks to tick off your list is mulching. Not only will it help your garden thrive but it’ll save you time and effort later on. Let’s chat about why mulching is a game-changer and what to…
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January: Embrace Winter & Prepare for Spring!
January might feel like the garden is taking a well-deserved nap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get stuck in to give your plants & wildlife a little helping hand. Here are my top 5 tips for getting a head start on the gardening year: Winter Plant Protection – Wrap It Up, Sweetheart! If you’re…
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Hello Plant Enthusiasts & Welcome to My New Monthly Gardening Blog!
I’m excited to introduce our brand new blog, dedicated to helping you create and maintain the garden of your dreams! As a professional gardener, I’ve seen firsthand how the right care and attention can transform your outdoor space & I’m here to share that knowledge with you. Each month, I’ll be offering advice on plant care,…
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Louise's Gardening Blog
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