Hi , 2025’s spring was the sunniest on record, and that bodes brilliantly for a summer full of colour, growth, and time spent enjoying the great outdoors. June brings long days and plenty to do, ...

Marvellous May 2025! A time of year when fresh green leaves appear in abundance on many of the trees and shrubs around us. As well as layers of gloriously frothy, white or pink blossoms. There are not ...

Auriculas make excellent specimen plants when kept in small pots and displayed on open-fronted, roofed shelves called Auricula theatres. These displays let you fully appreciate the intricate colours ...

As spring bursts into bloom, a flowering cherry tree becomes the star of the garden. From late March into April, these ornamental trees are covered in clouds of pink or white cherry blossom. If you’ve ...

Leaf celery is easier to grow than stalk celery. It thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive soil and prefers full sun or partial shade. Before planting, enrich the soil with well-rotted manure or ...

Raspberries are a rewarding and delicious fruit to grow at home, offering a continuous harvest from summer into autumn. With the right care, they will provide juicy, flavourful berries for years to ...

Forcing rhubarb is a great way to encourage your crops to be ready for harvest earlier in the year. By extending your rhubarb season, you can enjoy it for much longer. Plus, forced rhubarb is much ...

Size of the dustbin To be successful with this method, the container needs to be at least 40L. You need to drill drainage holes at the bottom of the dustbin. I use a router fitting on my drill to ...

March 2025 when the clocks spring forward, giving us all earlier morning light. Plus, the feeling that spring is well and truly on its way. It’s a wonderful time to be out in the garden, marvelling at ...

Dahlias are extremely fashionable, having now shaken off their old image of being grown in straight lines on allotments. They come in a huge range of flower shapes and colours. And they produce loads ...

Updated 04/02/25 Call in the spring with camellias. These hardy shrubs have glossy evergreen leaves and romantic floral displays that herald the end of winter. Camellias burst into flower in February, ...

For cheerful, yellow flowers to brighten up a dull, dark day in February 2025, this easy-to-grow, deciduous shrubby climber is a great choice. It’s fast-growing and can either be left to scramble ...