SELF-SOWN PLANTS #3More examples
In the third post in this series, I share some fascinating stories of how different plants have contributed to my garden through self-sowing.
Gardening
Gardening tips and techniques, including: pruning, planting and vegetable growing.
Self-Sown Plants #2
Making the most of Genetic Variation
In this post I look at the kinds of variation that can occur when garden plants self-seed, and show how an understanding of these processes can be put to use, enhancing your gardening pleasure.
Self-Sown Plants #1 The Joys and Pains of spontaneous seedlings
Allowing garden plants to self-seed can add a whole new level of interest to your garden. Here are the best and worst self-seeders in my garden.
How to divide Lily Turf
Step by step guide to dividing lily turf (liriope muscari) to create new plants.
White Starflower in containers
Take a look at how I am using White Starflower (Ipheion uniflorum ‘Alberto castillo’) to extend the perennial container season.
Ten Tips for a pollinator-friendly Garden
Having the right kinds of plants in the right kinds of place at the right time of year can increase the pollinators visiting your … read more
Now is the time to cut back hellebores (Dec-Jan)
Late December or early January are good times to cut back the foliage of your hybrid Hellebores. The photo above shows a large clump … read more
Now’s the time to plant bare-root hedging
Need to plant a new hedge? Bare-root hedging is the most cost-effective way to do it Bare-root season runs between November and March I … read more
Pyracantha espalier
Nothing is easier to train into an espalier form than the Fire Thorn (Pyracantha). If you want to get in some practise before launching … read more
How to grow onions — for beginners
Onions are a great crop. Along with carrots and potatoes, they are one of the main crops that beginners should try. Why? Because they … read more
Hard Pruning Lavender
How hard should you prune lavender after it has finished flowering? Lavenders benefit from annual pruning immediately after flowering to help them remain compact, … read more
Success with Greenhouse Melons
Here’s how I grew 30 Charentais melons in a narrow greenhouse bed just 5 ft long and 1 ft deep. Charentais are a fragrant variety … read more