Gardening

Janice Gill

Oct 14, 20232 min read

British Weather gets Nature in a Funk (UBC Day 14)

October in the UK is Autumn. My Medlar tree has already fruited, and this year's leaves are getting ready to fall. While I was collecting...

Janice Gill

Oct 13, 20231 min read

Chilean Guavas (Delicious & Easy to Grow)

Long after all the other berries in my garden are gone, these Chilean Guavas, looking like hot pink blueberries, offer up a sumptuous...

Janice Gill

Aug 7, 20231 min read

Vapourer Moth Caterpillar - Not the Enemy.

This Vapourer Moth caterpillar was spotted today while we were cutting back the massively overgrown area at the bottom of the garden....

Janice Gill

Jul 26, 20233 min read

Get More for Your Gardening Buck

Buying plants for your garden can seem extraordinarily expensive, and you may wonder whether it's going to cost more to grow your own...

Janice Gill

Jul 17, 20233 min read

How to Make Your Own Plant Food.

When growing organically at home, it's expensive to obtain a safe fertiliser. Even the best will impact the local water table to some...

Janice Gill

Jul 11, 20232 min read

Grow Your Own Fruit - Good for You and the Planet

If you are looking for a fruit to grow in your garden, you can't go far wrong with raspberries, especially if you live in the more...

Janice Gill

Mar 31, 20233 min read

How to grow Herbs - Chives (easy & productive)

A Superfood that looks great in the flower border too. Growing food in your garden is a labour of love. It can take a deal of hard work...