Lavender is one of my favourite plants in my garden. It’s beautiful, easy to grow and smells amazing. It is best when planted late spring or early summer, ideally in May. Like many other herbs, it does well in most soils once it gets full sun and moderately good drainage. Botanical name: Lavandula Flowering time: SummerHeight & spread: 30cm-1m […]
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Beetroot is one of the easiest vegetables to grow at home. I have had more success with beetroot than any other crop. It’s easy to grow, looks pretty and it is extremely tasty and beneficial. As a food source, beetroot is extremely versatile, and there are many ways to enjoy this earthy vegetable. As its
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I have a love-hate relationship with nettles. My garden is full of them, they have a nasty habit of hiding in my rhubarb bed and attacking me when I’m harvesting. During the summer months, it’s not unusual for me to suffer nettle stings on a weekly basis. However, I do love finding nettles on my
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