It’s very tempting to whack out your heated propagator and start a few things off, but I hold off until closer to February as I don’t have the space to sow seeds and keep them alive until planting out. I rely on other crops or sow closer to the time when there’s more day hours …
By KJ Calendula moisturising bars The best thing about growing Calendula for me is watching all the insects that come to enjoy those bright happy flowers that sway and sing with the wind. Calendula is a must have for any cottage garden/allotment/informal space and is an excellent open flower which is perfect for those …
By KJ Normally when I mention comfrey, I see people’s noses automatically crinkle up because if you have ever made your own nitrogenous plant feed from it, you’ll know that it sure has a distinctive and almost putrid smell when rotted down. Comfrey is more than a friendly pollinator and some smelly feed – it’s …
Understanding and maintaining soil health By KJ Follow me on social media 💕 If you’re studying your RHS Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture, then soil science is something you need to wrap your head around pretty fast. Hopefully, reading through this should help you on your way and give you some great sources for information …
By KJ Despite the colder weather, warmer and sunnier days are on their way and we all know what that means… seed sowing! I am trying to sort through my seeds for this month whilst I write this and it’s just a little overwhelming. I’m not normally so eager to get things going …
