How I repurposed my original pallet bar project to create a plant bar..!

May 13, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

The original pallet bar project been repurposed – and for good reason. I’ve decided growing veg is more important than having an alfresco G&T, so I’ve given over my much-loved pallet bar to create a nursery space for my seedlings. Here’s how…

5 things to consider when planning a landscaping project

September 14, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Thinking about landscaping your garden? Here are 5 things you should consider when before starting your project…

Small but perfectly formed: Design ideas for tiny gardens

November 10, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Even though I don’t fancy going out in the cold to dig my plot at the moment, I’m certainly starting to feel a buzz of excitement about getting stuck into tackling my new garden next spring. This is the perfect time of year to draw up some designs and start dreaming about what could be […]

Long-term improvements to beautify your garden

June 7, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

We all want beautiful gardens, don’t we? It’s so lovely to take a walk in our garden during the summer and smell the freshly bloomed plants that we started growing. And surely sitting back and relaxing in a deck chair, soaking up in sun in our tranquil space has got to be the ultimate garden goal. […]

10 Low-maintenance flowers to grow in your garden (that you can’t kill!)

May 30, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Not quite as green fingered as you would like to be? Creating a fantastic garden is as much about experience and experimenting with plants, as it is about skill and in-depth plant knowledge. I’ve teamed up with Rattan Direct to bring you this list of 10 easy to grow and easy-to-care-for plants, so you can […]

The easiest fruit & veg to grow at home + some recipes to use them in

May 28, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Whilst the idea of growing your own vegetables sounds fun and is a great money-saving idea, many people think they just wouldn’t have enough time to tend to their veggie patch. Sure, it can mean spending a lot of time in the garden, but don’t give up – when the sun is shining and the breeze keeping you cool, there’s […]

Weekend DIY project – Welly boot plant pots

March 20, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Everybody knows wellington boots are an amazing accessory for any wet day, but unfortunately we tend to find ourselves only wearing them a handful of times throughout the year. As a result of this, especially with the little ones, the next time you go to pop them on they’re too small. Well, if you find […]

Top 5 easy to grow vegetables for your home veggie patch

March 14, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

The attraction of growing your own vegetables appeals to many people. Whether you’re a trendy hipster with a passion for subsistence living or you have a family allotment that the kids enjoy, there is a gardener in all of us. Just starting out? Don’t worry – you don’t need to be a green-thumbed garden wizard to grow these […]

How does your garden grow? Veggie patch & outdoor fun

June 28, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

Oh what a lovely weekend this is proving to be. The weather has been glorious and yesterday I spent the whole day in the garden with my husband. We listened to the radio as we tended to our plants and had a thorough weeding session to bring the veggie patch back up to scratch, followed by […]

How does your garden grow? Winter progress… or not.

March 19, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

I suck at growing beetroot. And carrots don’t like to be planted in December. These are the things that I learnt from my veggie patch this Winter. In fact, I failed at growing potatoes too so I think we can all agree that I should stick to summer crops and leave the hardy veg growing to […]