This week we take a look at Digitalis, commonly known as Foxglove. Though foxes do not use these flowers for gloves, it is nevertheless a great plant for humans and wildlife to enjoy.
Spring
Stone fruit pruning at Windmill community gardens on a warm spring day
One should never give up the opportunity to learn and even experts still have much to learn. This weekend we got the chance to attend a stone fruit pruning workshop at the Windmill community gardens in Nottingham. Lead by Marc Richmond, an RHS expert in pruning who works on over 900 apple trees per year, and hosted … Continue reading Stone fruit pruning at Windmill community gardens on a warm spring day
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No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?
Many people rent properties and cannot always change their garden structure (such as having decked, paved or concreted areas), or you may only have small areas which are paved over. Don't let this stop you from creating a mini wildlife haven on your doorstep this year. Get creative and grow beautiful flowers, shrubs or even … Continue reading No garden? No problem, why not grow a container garden?
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Plant of the Week ~ Mentha (Mint)
This week we are taking a peek into the world of mint and what it can do for you, your garden and the wildlife therein.
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Plant of the Week ~ Borago officinalis (Borage/Starflower)
With so many uses, it's a wonder this week's plant of the week isn't grown by everyone. Join me as we take a closer look at Borago officinalis.
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Plant of the Week ~ Aquilegia (Columbine)
Aquilegia is the star of the show this week with it's unusual but charming flowers and adorable foliage.
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Plant of the Week ~ Lonicera (Honeysuckle)
Ah the sweet scent of honeysuckle on the breeze. What better way to be welcomed into the garden? Check out this weeks plant of the week blog to learn more about this delightful plant.
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Plant of the Week ~ Papaver orientale (Oriental Poppy)
Spring isn't too far away now and this week we have a plant that will have your garden abuzz with bumble bees - The Oriental Poppy.
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Plant of the week: Crocus
With over 90 species of known Crocus, which includes saffron! This diverse genus from the Iris family can be found in bloom from Autumn to Summer in a wide variety of colours. Bees love spring flowering Crocus, which provide a great source of nectar ready to get bees off to work.
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Bees, ready for the spring?
Bees are a beautiful and iconic part of the wildlife on England, but this wonderful species has been struggling for years and is now in serious decline.
