“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.”Courtesy of Rudyard Kipling. One of the most important tools a gardener has is their hands - so you need to know how to take care of...
With winter running from December to February, it's one of the hardest seasons for foraging as we experience the shortest days, coldest temperatures, harshest weather and vegetation is scarce with many plants dying back, being dormant, trees bare and tender...
To our wonderful customers, we want to ensure your gifts arrive in time for the big day! Christmas is fast approaching, and we’re here to help you plan your orders with ease. Important Delivery Dates: Last shipping day for Christmas...
Traditionally, Christmas stockings would be filled with inexpensive treats, including oranges, nuts, and simple wooden toys or games, all small enough to fit into a stocking that had been left out empty on Christmas Eve. More modern Christmas stocking fillers...
'We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.' Let the traditional Christmas story inspire your gift ideas this year with presents that any gardener would appreciate. While Christmas...
We are all familiar with seeing pumpkins carved with scary faces for Halloween, but have you ever wondered where the tradition for carved pumpkins at Halloween came from? Well, we’ve done some research for you and found out all about...
As the leaves turn golden and the mornings grow crisp, our gardens take on a quieter beauty. But while many plants slow down, autumn is far from sleepy in the world of wildlife. It’s a season of preparation — and...
A great definition of foraging is ‘to go from place to place searching for things that you can eat or use,’ and this definition perfectly matches people's increased interest in sustainability, reduced carbon footprint, and concerns over food sources and...
When you first start gardening you might wonder what tools you will need and if you ask your gardening friends they are all likely to suggest a range of tools which they class as being absolutely vital to have so...
