Growing dahlias from seed
One of my little projects at home at the moment is my attempts to grow Dahlia ‘Bishops Children’ from seed. This is my first attempt to grow dahlias from seed, and I admittedly went into it not really expecting much and seeing it as a bit of an investigation. Continue reading Growing dahlias from seed
Clash of the four chillies
An epic contest on the windowsill in our back room as the seedlings of Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne and Anaheim chillies battle to be number one in our chilli charts. Continue reading Clash of the four chillies
Outstanding Alpines at the AGS Pershore Early Show
I attended the Alpine Garden Society’s (AGS) Pershore Early Show. See a selection of the spectacular plants on show. Continue reading Outstanding Alpines at the AGS Pershore Early Show
Six on Saturday – February 24
It is time for another Six on Saturday, where I pick six pictures that showcase my last week in horticulture. We’ve got chilli seeds battling, cracking spring displays, an Apricot which lifts the spirits & a pesky troublemaker. Continue reading Six on Saturday – February 24
Trip to Kew & its Orchids Festival
Kew is a remarkable garden and we took a day trip to the capital to take in this botanical masterpiece along with the sights and sounds of its Orchids Festivals 2018. Continue reading Trip to Kew & its Orchids Festival
Six on Saturday – February 17
In this Six on Saturday I showcase six highlights from my last week in horticulture, including growing dahlias from seed, results of more mulching, battles with weeds, and a fantastic trip to Kew. Continue reading Six on Saturday – February 17
Winter delights at Batsford Arboretum
I took a trip to Batsford Arboretum, a Cotswold garden with an impressive tree collection and a charming array of bulbs and colour to warm the cockles on a cold February day. Continue reading Winter delights at Batsford Arboretum
Six on Saturday – February 10
In my first Six on Saturday I showcase six highlights from my last week in horticulture, including propagating from seeds and cuttings, a couple of fantastic winter plants and some back-breaking bouts of mulching. Continue reading Six on Saturday – February 10
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
The world of micro-leaves
I have been getting hands-on with the fashionable gardening trend of micro-leaves and they are not only tasty and nutritious but very easy to grow. Continue reading The world of micro-leaves
Perennial Nerd 