The awful weather this spring - specifically temperatures and low light levels - has really put a dent in my veg growing plans. But there's still plenty of time to catch up. Read more…

Some of the most attractive summer sights are containers and hanging baskets overflowing with bright, beautiful bedding and other summer-flowering plants. And now's a good time to make a start on your summer container creations. Read more…

Everyone is getting geared up for a summer of colour by buying and planting summer bedding plants. Read more…

So, it looks like warmer weather and more sunshine are finally here and we can at last call this spring! Read more…

We love roses - well, most of us do. They still come out top of favourite plant surveys. But some people think they take a lot of time and effort to look after. Well, it’s just not true! That does depends on which ones you grow and how much time you want to spend on them. All these things were running through my head as I was pruning my rose bushes this weekend. Read more…

Whenever we get some snow, gardeners start to panic that it will damage their plants. But snow isn’t the problem that people think. Read more…