By Jared Hutchings ...and Re-discover Herbaceous Perennials! Around about this time of year, with those pesky late frosts safely behind us, my lovely mum proudly announces “I’ve got the bedding plants in” and hurries me outside to witness the neat row of “geraniums.” “They’re pelargoniums, mum”, but she ignores my botanical pedantry. I duck [...]

By Libby Reeves Traditionally, orchards were always a haven for local wildlife. In modern times, with a push for more productivity and consumerism, they have become void of their previous biodiversity. Unlike other ancient habitats, however, we are in a stronger position to replace them, as it takes far less time for these habitats [...]

By Ruby Simpson Spring feels like it’s fully arrived – bulbs are bursting into flower, April showers are in full swing and the days are finally stretching out and giving us more hours of daylight to fit gardening into! I had a glorious day in the garden this week when I decided to get [...]