Embrace the most precious gardening weeks of autumn
The months of October and November are by far my favourite time of year. Yes, the garden is very much done for the year and granted...
Flurry of fruit and vegetable picking
Although complaining about the weather is part of our British heritage, let’s face it, this summer hasn’t been the best. In fact, I can’t...
Enjoy your garden at the peak of its summer best
The pinnacle of the gardening calendar has arrived in all its floral glory. The months of June and July hit that sweet spot between the...
Spring is in the air so it’s time to reconnect with the garden
At long last, the garden has returned to a familiar tapestry of lush green hues with splashes of vibrant spring colour.
Paying it forward
We meet Ross Pearson, a gardening writer and horticultural lecturer from Northumberland, who was inspired and helped by his grandfather...
In a changing world some things never really change
I'm not sure if it's just as a result of getting older, but it seems as though life not only races by in a blur but in a sea of somewhat...
‘It’s time to have a good clean up.’ Jacky’s traditions
As a boy of six or seven, I spent most weekends standing in the 'hut' belonging to my grandfather (affectionately known as 'Jacky')...
