Even if you do not have an outdoor garden, you can still have a Spring garden on a windowsill.
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Friday, 6 March 2015
Friday, 27 February 2015
First Daffodils of the year
North East England, still February, but the first daffodils are already in flower, with many more in bud, in a few weeks the gardens and roadside verges will be full of yellow!
Moss
This fallen tree trunk is a good example of how it is important to leave some of them in the wild, as they make great habitats for moss and insects, that provide plenty of food for bird life in the woods.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Monday, 23 February 2015
Meadow Cranesbill
Meadow Cranesbill are a native British Wildflower that can be found throughout the countryside by country lanes and in fields.
The Vanishing Rabbit
Watch how the Rabbit vanishes into its natural surroundings. We often walk past wild animals without even being aware of it.
Green Your Garden - Make your garden eco friendly.
Green Your Garden - Make your garden eco friendly.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Fuchsia ‘Pink Fizz’
Plant innovators Thompson & Morgan have a new climbing Fuchsia plant for 2015,
Fuchsia 'Pink Fizz' with a profusion of pink bell flowers.
Fuchsia 'Pink Fizz' with a profusion of pink bell flowers.
Garden shed 4ft x 3ft an ideal size for an allotment
Sheds are popular with allotment holders to store some tools, to have somewhere to shelter from the rain showers etc. However, getting a shed put on an allotment is not the easiest of tasks, and this 4ft x 4ft shed is a handy size for transportation. It is windowless, which is always good for allotment sheds, as it deters thieves after garden tools, and it is big enough to sit in if it is pouring with rain. It is a more compact sized garden shed, so is easier to actually get onto your allotment plot. This garden shed is available from Gardenis.co.uk £199 including UK mainland delivery, arriving in large sections that have to be self assembled with the enclosed screws and nail. wooden shed 4 x 3
Dianthus ‘Pink Peony’
If you love pink flowers, then this new Dianthus could be a great new addition to your garden. Deep pink flowers in abundance throughout the summer. Dianthus ‘Pink Peony’
Jesmond Dene, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Jesmond Dene is a unique park only 1.5 miles from Newcastle city centre. Set in a deep narrow ravine, it is a mix of natural woodland and man made areas. It was donated to the city by industrialist Lord Armstrong. It used to have it all to himself, but with the city growing in the Victorian era, he donated it for all city residents and visitors to enjoy.
Saturday, 21 February 2015
British Countryside Bridle Path in Late Winter
Zoom of a bridlepath in the British countryside. Snowdrops line the path for horses and people, with a typical hedgerow that can be found throughout the countryside bordering farm fields and are rich in bird life.
Purple Crocuses
Spring Crocuses are out here in Britain already. That Gulf Stream that keeps our Island much warmer than it would be without it, is something to be thankful for. These are growing at a higher lattitude than Eastern Canada that is buried in deep snow!
Gardening Quiz Book
How much do you know about gardening and nature? This gardening quiz book will test you and your friends. Available on Kindle for £1.99 and in Print for £3.99
Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’
This new Raspberry Bush 'Ruby Beauty' is compact and selected to grow in containers on patios and decking. Strawberries have been available like this for a while, but this seems like a another first from Thompson & Morgan.
Wildflowers appear when roadside verges are not mown.
Friday, 20 February 2015
Gardening Hacks
10 great ideas for growing more fruit and vegetables in the same amount of space. Inspirational!!
How to make a bottle garden
Wow, this is so cool! This bottle garden made from used plastic bottles shows how you can grow fruit and vegetables just about anywhere! Ideal for people with small gardens, balconies etc.
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