Propagating & Growing Plants

Companion planting is the practice of growing plants together to support one another as part of a thriving garden community, to avoid pests and diseases, and for plants to help each other. Companion plantings in close proximity help to benefit each plant in some way. Like two friends cheering each other on and helping them […]

August arrives, and suddenly your garden feels tired. Spring’s enthusiasm has worn off, summer’s peak has passed, and you’re left staring at gaps where earlier perennials have finished flowering. Meanwhile, the weeds seem to have endless energy, popping up everywhere you don’t want them. Sound familiar? I’ve been there too, and it’s exactly why I’ve […]

If you’ve watched any TV gardening shows, grown your own YouTube channels, or posted on social media about how to grow vegetables, you may be under the impression that you can’t grow anything in the shade. Well, I’m here to tell you that, yes, you can grow edibles in the shade! Plenty of easy-to-propagate fruits and […]

Gardening can be a deeply rewarding hobby, allowing you to reconnect with nature and find mindfulness in our often frantic lives. However, no matter how carefully we garden, our plants sometimes start to look sick. Plant diseases are a common challenge for all gardeners, no matter their experience level. They can be caused by fungi, […]

Taking hardwood cuttings is a wonderfully straightforward and cost-effective way to grow more plants. Hardwood cuttings require minimal tools and expertise, making them a perfect entry point for those new to gardening. Imagine being able to clone your favourite plants or share them with friends and neighbours, all while everything else is asleep in the […]

It’s easy to reach for weed killer sprays to help battle unwanted plants in your garden. After all, many of us are time-poor gardeners, and what’s the harm in a little chemical help when trying to keep our green spaces gorgeous and weed-free? You may think that they are pretty much harmless. After all, why […]

Over time container gardens or pot-grown plants will need repotting to ensure further healthy growth and flowering. As gardeners, we may use containers to propagate plants from seeds or cuttings. We may also choose to use pots to allow us to move plants around the garden in and out of season. Potted plants can also […]

Are you dreaming of a wedding filled with personal touches and heartfelt moments? One beautiful way to infuse your special day with meaning is by growing your own wedding bouquet, but don’t be fooled by online DIY bride guides. Growing your own bridal flower bouquet is not for the faint of heart! Whether you’re a […]

As a beginner gardener, bare root planting can be a bit confusing. Usually, we tend to buy plants that are container-grown and in full leaf (not with their roots exposed, looking all sorry for themselves like the bare-root rose below). Bare roots are plants lifted and sold when they are dormant, usually in winter. This […]

Gardeners are a patient group. After sowing seeds, you need to wait and let Mother Nature take over. Constantly tapping your toes, staring longingly at those seed trays for signs of life waiting for seed germination. For some annuals, it’s relatively fast, maybe a week, yet for other herbaceous beauties, they make you wait even […]