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A New Start at an Old Haunt

It has been an exciting time for me as I have returned to working for the National Trust, as a Gardener at Hanbury Hall and Gardens in Worcestershire. Continue reading A New Start at an Old Haunt

perennialnerdApril 8, 2018March 30, 20195 Comments
Advice, News & Opinion

Eco-friendly Alternatives to Plastic for Propagation

There is now an increased focus on the excessive uses of plastic in gardens, so what approaches can gardeners take when it comes to eco-friendly options for sowing and growing your seedlings? Continue reading Eco-friendly Alternatives to Plastic for Propagation

perennialnerdMarch 16, 20182 Comments
Gardening at home, growing, News & Opinion

All about Ulluco

I had the chance to harvest Ulluco, a root tuber from South America that comes in a range of varieties and bright colours. Let’s take a look at growing this unique crop. Continue reading All about Ulluco

perennialnerdFebruary 7, 2018Leave a comment
Events, News & Opinion

Oxford Real Farming Conference – Part Two

Day two of Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) 2018 saw me attend my most inspiring talk of the conference, the chance to hear Perrine Herve-Gruyer of La Ferme du Bec Hellouin talk about using permaculture and bi-intensive methods to be highly productive farming on a small-scale. Continue reading Oxford Real Farming Conference – Part Two

perennialnerdJanuary 8, 2018January 8, 20181 Comment
Events, News & Opinion

Oxford Real Farming Conference – Part One

The Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) 2018 was held in Oxford Town Hall on January 4th and 5th and brought together farmers, growers, conservationists and more (basically anyone interested in sustainability and organic food developments) under one massively ornate roof. Continue reading Oxford Real Farming Conference – Part One

perennialnerdJanuary 7, 2018January 7, 20181 Comment
News & Opinion

Horticultural highlights & future plans

Looking back on 2017 I can admit the year has had a lot of ups and downs, especially work-wise, but there have been some real horticultural highlights for me. Continue reading Horticultural highlights & future plans

perennialnerdJanuary 1, 2018January 1, 2018Leave a comment
News & Opinion, The Gardening Industry

Learning practical conservation tips

Conservation is a prominent issue to horticulturalists and I’ve been volunteering to educate myself more in how to be extra wildlife-friendly and care for our countryside. Continue reading Learning practical conservation tips

perennialnerdDecember 7, 20171 Comment
News & Opinion, The Gardening Industry

Can we inspire a new generation of gardeners?

New research that shows one in three people under the age of 20 in the UK never do any gardening proves horticulture still needs to be pushed to the younger generations. Continue reading Can we inspire a new generation of gardeners?

perennialnerdSeptember 5, 2017January 4, 2018Leave a comment

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Latest batch of sowing, including getting the chilies going. I'm easily confused if it's one 'l' or two - chili/chilli?🌶 #seeds #seedsowing #propagation #chili #chillipepper #horticulture #seedstarting #seedpackets #organic #organicgardening #kitchengarden #walledgarden
Finally the sun is shining and the conditions finally ok to get on at the allotment. Unfortunately that means a lot of overdue weeding to do. Will get through it bit by bit - this trowel is going to be worked hard #allotment #allotmentlife #allotmentlove #allotmentuk #weeding
A glorious day. Proper felt like Spring yesterday and today. Have even had the mower out. #worcestershire #hanburyhall #countryside #spring
Broad bean seedlings unfurling #broadbeans #seedlings #walledgarden #nationaltrust #kitchengarden #plants #plantsofinstagram
First of the flowers for the summer parterre display are coming up. This tray, and many others as I need 450 plants, contains Alyssum.
I honestly thought I'd killed my drosera. It had been looking so sad for a while & was all withered and mouldy. But found this one little guy surviving within all the mess around them and now, only a few weeks later, it's thriving. Got to love a resilient plant. #drosera #droseracapensis #carnivorousplants #carnivorousplant #plants #plantsofinstagram #houseplants

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