It’s time!

This is not a drill.

It’s officially Sarcococca-Confusa-scent-wafting-around-your-garden-brightening-up-your-day time! And the joy is real.

You will be accustomed, by now, to ‘Christmas Box’ being mentioned in anything wintery that I write…

When I asked on Instagram whether you did much in the way of gardening over the Christmas period, the resounding answer was definitely that ‘no serious gardening goes on around here’. I totally get it. I admit I went into the garden earlier with Wini…

Something my Grandma taught me when I was young came to my rescue one evening when playing a game with friends. I successfully managed to answer that the poisonous part of a rhubarb plant is the leaf. I got most of the other answers wrong for the rest of the game but I felt triumphant with one strong answer…

The idea suddenly hit me, whilst carrying out the usual errands that a Saturday often brings, that I desperately needed to create an autumn wreath. And that was it, there was nothing else I could…

I completely deleted and fully restarted this months gardening guide. You see, I’d started writing and it wasn’t until I picked it up again the following day that I realised I’d started this whole October guide by moaning. And, really, who wants to read that?…

The first apples have been harvested from the new allotment this week so Autumn must be on it’s way. Even if you haven’t noticed the buckets starting to appear at the end of driveways with ‘Free Apples’ signs popping out the top, the changing light...

After my plans taking an unexpected turn in recent weeks, my focus has turned to my own garden. There’s something special about spending time within your own outdoor space while the sun shines and the breeze is warm. Having nurtured...

A ‘Busman’s holiday’ is a relatively new term to me and it turns out I was lucky enough to go on one earlier this month. I’ve learned that the secret to a successful holiday for me is to take some…

When I read the description for the ‘Regenerative Gardening’ workshop, I knew I needed to attend. It’s not often that you find a workshop or teaching moment that completely…

Ah, May! The month of first BBQs, alliums and Chelsea Flower Show. I’m always sad to see Spring go but the foxgloves distract me just enough to not feel it too deeply. One of my all time favourite flowers is…

I’m going to be honest with you right now… I’ve had to fight the urge SO HARD this month for the guide to not simply be ‘stay inside and hope for better weather in May’. I’ve officially entered the grumpy stage of this bout of British weather. Aside from…

You can give your garden a whole extra level of dimension if you consider what it offers during the night. Sound strange? Stick with me…

This month’s guide is a momentous one, it completes the first year of my monthly gardening guides (hoorah!). March is a lovely month to…

When you think about British wildlife, one of the first creatures that springs to mind is cute with spikey hair and a wet nose…

Sunshine, could that possibly be YOU?! What a glorious few days we’ve had with some sunshine peeking through the clouds reminding us the spring days are on their way…

I will take snow and frost any day, as long as it means we can keep this glorious sunshine. I’m a big believer in…

I may have a lot of spring bulbs left to plant but when a new allotment plot was offered to me, I just couldn’t say no!…

You may feel like there isn’t much to do in your garden to get it dolled up for the festive season, I think the one thing you can do for maximum impact is simply to add a planter next to your front door…

Now is the perfect time to pot up your winter planter as it’ll be all done and blooming before the Christmas rush begins. Unsure of what to select? Here’s a few ideas for you…

It’s full on Autumn now and I’m living my best life. You already know by now I am the cliché Autumn Girl who lives for incredible Autumn foliage on trees…