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Kat
Mar 22, 20223 min read
Getting the most from that bunch of tulips
how to keep cut tulips looking fresh
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Kat
Mar 23, 20213 min read
My favourite spring bulb plants
There is so much variety in the spring bulb arena that it can be genuinely overwhelming when it comes to choosing which to grow. But...
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Kat
Feb 22, 20215 min read
A guide to growing spring-flowering bulbs
As spring is almost upon us, I am eagerly checking my pots for signs of the bulbs I planted in the autumn. Bulbs are such an easy and fun...
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Kat
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Our alternative Christmas tree: The pros and cons
Being as environmentally-friendly as possible is one of my main goals in life and I'm always on the look out for new ideas to make life a...
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Kat
Nov 29, 20203 min read
Chamomile: The Wonder-Herb
What do you think of when someone says Chamomile? For a long time I would have said an unpleasant herbal tea. Now I think of a small,...
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Kat
Nov 14, 20205 min read
Overwintering Succulents in the UK
I am a big fan of storing my succulents outside in the summer months. Their leaves get their sheen back, they grow fuller and just...
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Kat
Aug 13, 20205 min read
Five things I will miss about my first garden
After almost five years living in our current property, my husband Sam and I made the decision that we wanted to be closer to family,...
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Kat
Jun 29, 20207 min read
Review of The Secret Garden Gin range, by The Old Curiosity Distillery
This distillery is based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and they grow the herbs they use in their gins on site.
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Kat
May 22, 20206 min read
9 things I consider when creating ornamental garden borders
I always assumed creating an attractive garden was simple enough as long as you had plants and the space to grow them. But I find it a...
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Kat
Apr 14, 20207 min read
Edibles I hope to grow this season
Despite the current state of the world, I am taking a lot of refuge in the fact that it's growing season, and there are vegetable seeds...
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Kat
Apr 6, 20203 min read
What have I been up to in the garden lately?
I'm not even going to get into talking about the state of the world right now. I am just thankful; for the NHS, the lovely weather and...
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Kat
Feb 27, 20203 min read
Echeveria: Why they rock my world
Here are 8 reasons why Echeveria rock my world:
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Kat
Feb 5, 20204 min read
Plant Lingo - What type of plant is it?
Gardening is full of words and terms that can sometimes confuse or intimidate us. Here is a simple look at the different plant categories.
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Kat
Dec 29, 20195 min read
Life Lessons to take from the garden
As we approach the New Year, I'm feeling reflective. In a previous blog, I talked about why I think gardening is good for my soul. I left...
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Kat
Nov 14, 20194 min read
My Vegetable growing failures of 2019
Growing your own vegetables isn't all courgette gluts and baskets of freshly harvested salad leaves. Often we gardeners fail in our...
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Kat
Oct 15, 20196 min read
My Fruit and Vegetable Successes, 2019
I’m back. I sort of went on a bit of an unplanned mini hiatus from blog writing. Life got a bit intense this year. If you’re curious as...
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Kat
Apr 23, 20194 min read
6 reasons why I think gardening is good for my soul
I have wanted to write about this topic for a while, and now seemed like an appropriate time. If you follow me on instagram, you may know...
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