I’ve always been a nature and animal lover. My love of gardening only really took off once I had my own space to garden for myself and once I had one I liked nothing more than being outdoors getting my hands dirty whilst creating beauty and bounty (somehow the muckier I get in the garden… Continue Reading
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Winter Solstice check in 2016
Today, 21st December, is winter Solstice (here in the northern hemisphere), a turning point in nature’s calendar. It’s a day where I love to take time to ponder the awesomeness of nature and the natural cycle, to reflect and appreciate, before the days lengthen and plans for next year in the garden start to form.… Continue Reading
Summer Solstice Garden Updates 2016
I can hardly believe it’s almost summer solstice. It’s been all go in the gardens here, so much so that I’ve been too busy IN the garden to write ABOUT the garden. It’s just so lovely to be outside this summer, with my hands in the earth. I always think that dirty gardening hands =… Continue Reading
Happy Earth Day.
I just found out that it’s Earth Day today. People worldwide are sharing about what they are doing to celebrate it and how they are contributing to the heath and well-being of the planet. What can we do? Here are a few possibilities to consider. Plant trees The trees are the lungs of the earth,… Continue Reading
When to sow and how to give your plants the best start.
Spring has certainly sprung here in the last week. I’ve been inspired to start sowing seeds and I’m out preparing the garden for the growing season. While I was doing that I did take the time to make a couple of videos, in which I share my approach to sowing and growing. I hope you enjoy… Continue Reading