Inspiration and Advice from Garden Shopping….

10/11/2022

Winter Bird Food……

With weather forecasters calling for more extreme winter weather across much of the country this week, now is the time to administer a little TLC to your bird feeder. Remember to keep the feeder clean and clear of snow, give any seed feeders a shake before refilling them to dislodge compacted seed and dump out any old remnants, and, of course, fill ‘er up. Feeders can help birds through harsh winter conditions, like the ones building right now. 10. Black-oil sunflower seed. This seed the “hamburger” of the bird world: nearly every... Read More

28/10/2022

Gardening Jobs to do NOW…..

From essential cleaning and pruning to taking cuttings and protecting pots, there’s lots to keep you busy in the weeks ahead. Clean and clear the greenhouse. … Look after your pots. … Start taking hardwood cuttings. … Keep an eye on houseplants. … Protect your fruit trees. … Plant forced bulbs. … Lift tender perennials in October. Water Butts are a great way of catching and harvesting the rain water and is a great way of being an environmentally friendly gardener. Cutting back perennials. Removing all annuals. Weeding. Mulching. Straw... Read More

05/10/2022

Gardening for Children.

Activities for a child in the garden Watering the garden. Digging. Picking flowers. Planting vegetables, fruits and flowers in the correct season. Feeding the worms and using the ‘worm tea’ from the worm farm as fertiliser. Picking vegetables and fruits when they are ready to eat. Make a fairy garden or dinosaur garden! Use an old flower pot, seed tray or any plastic tray or box. … Shooting water into buckets. Painting stones. Make mud pies. Take your soft toys outside. Make a time capsule and bury in the garden.... Read More

17/09/2022

10 easy gardening jobs to prepare for autumn.

1. Continue to feed and water pots “As well as an immediate benefit, feeding and watering pots around this time will mean you can enjoy extended flowering well into the autumn. “People tend to neglect their pots around this time of year or assume that, when it begins to rain more as we head toward autumn, their potted plants are automatically watered. However, the water tends to just run off. “A good soak, at least once a week, is better than a dribble every day.” 2. Tidy up perennials “Tidying up... Read More

05/09/2022

Gardening Lesson Plans.

We have developed a range of Gardening Lesson Plans based around Gardening and Horticulture.  These lesson plans have been developed by an approved Ofsted inspector and are hugely popular with schools both primary and secondary along with other learning organisations. These can be used for All Primary Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as Secondary Education Key stage 3 and 4, year after year offering good value for money with power point presentations and each plan is detailed with easy to follow instructions for the teacher. These Lesson Plans have... Read More

21/08/2022

JOBS to do NOW in the GARDEN…..

Late summer or early Autumn is the perfect time for tilling the ground and adding organic matter, like compost or manure, to improve soil structure and nutrient levels, make sure you sow, grow, prune and feed your plants at exactly the right time to keep everything in peak condition. Water potato plants, especially container grown crops to keep plants healthy and yields high. Water all your container plants thoroughly at least once a day. Soak any pots that become bone dry, especially terracotta pots. Water will run off the surface of... Read More

02/08/2022
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Top 10 Herbs for Your Kitchen

Your dream kitchen isn’t complete without herb plants. Herbs add living decor and a helpful hand in the kitchen. Here’s a list of great herbs that will add spice to your meals throughout the year.   Herbs like a lot of sunlight when growing, so be sure to place them near a sunny window indoors.  1.  Basil Commonly used in Italian dishes, basil is great for adding flavor to soups and sauces. When cooking, add it towards the end to maintain flavor. When growing, keep soil moist, and water the plant the... Read More

28/07/2022
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School Gardening Lesson Plans

Product Details We have developed a range of School Gardening Lesson Plans for teachers to follow during school lesson times based around Gardening and Horticulture this can be linked into your curriculum subjects and outdoor learning initiatives. Please see an example in images opposite ‘Roots and Shoots’. These lesson plans have been developed by an approved Ofsted inspector and are hugely popular with schools both primary and secondary along with other learning organisations. These can be used for All Primary Key Stages 1 and 2, as well as Secondary Education Key... Read More