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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

Drew SwainstonApril 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

Drew SwainstonMarch 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

Drew SwainstonFebruary 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

Drew SwainstonJanuary 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

Drew SwainstonJanuary 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

Drew SwainstonJanuary 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

Drew SwainstonDecember 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?

Drew SwainstonSeptember 5, 2017January 4, 2018Leave a comment

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Obsessed with the espaliers and cordons in the @ntbeningbrough walled garden - especially loving how chunky and knobbly the oldest of the espalier fruit are 🍐 🍏 🍇
I have grown lots of onions from seed and they are one of the first sowings done every year. In this article for Homes & Gardens I discuss the pros and cons of both growing onions from seed and using sets.
I took more than a bit of inspiration from my time at @nthanburyhall for my latest article on 'How to grow a lemon tree - both inside and out' ....link in bio 🍋 🍋
Happy new year Better late than never (as I forgot I'd done a top 9 last week), here is my best of 2022. Surprise surprise it's mainly pictures of veg and fruit I've grown. So it was a funny old year, and I ended it in a new job in a new town. Things are a little bit different, but it's all exciting stuff 👍
Managed to make it to @rhsharlowcarr for the last night of 'Glow'. Quite spectacular, the gardens looked ace - glad I got to see it. Definitely wish I had better photography skills 📸

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