Easy Butternut Squash Bisque
Easy to follow butternut squash bisque recipe – made from freshly roasted butternut squash, onions and carrots. Blended into a smooth creamy bisque. Goes well with a crusty roll or baguette! Ingredients Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 200°C Cut the…
What to take cuttings of in September
Fuchsia These are one of the easiest perennials to propagate Both hardy and half-hardy perennial varieties of fuchsia root easily. To produce bushy plants, pinch out the growing tips once rooted, then repeat next spring. Read more on taking soft cuttings Hebe…
September Garden Jobs
September marks the shift from late summer to early autumn. There is still plenty to do the garden as we head towards autumn and days get shorter. Here are some gardening tasks you can consider for September:
August Gardening Jobs
In August, there are several important gardening tasks you can consider. Here are some suggestions for your garden in August:
6 tips on saving water during a hosepipe ban
During a hosepipe ban, it’s essential to conserve water as much as possible to help alleviate the strain on water supplies. Here are some tips on how to save water during a hosepipe ban: Remember, during a hosepipe ban, every…
Growing poppies
There are various types of poppies to choose from. Select a variety that suits your climate, soil type, and gardening preferences. Some common garden poppy varieties include Papaver rhoeas (common poppy), Papaver nudicaule (Iceland poppy), and Papaver somniferum (opium poppy)….
Taking Soft Cuttings
Taking soft cuttings is a common method of plant propagation and can give you free plants with just a little effort. It involves taking a small, tender shoot from a parent plant and encouraging it to root and grow into…
Summer pruning
The purpose of pruning can vary depending on the type of plant and desired outcome, but it is generally done to promote healthier growth, improve the plant’s appearance, control its size, or enhance fruit or flower production. Here are some…
July Gardening Jobs
In July, there are several gardening tasks you can focus on to keep your garden healthy and vibrant. Here are just some gardening jobs you can be doing in July: Remember to tailor these tasks to your specific garden and…
Best watering cans for your garden to help you save water
Using watering cans has many benefits for watering plants. Here are just some of the advantages: