Keeping your poinsettia merry and bright long past Christmas
Hundreds of thousands of vibrant poinsettias will be exchanged as gifts this Christmas, and with a little careful attention, these iconic holiday plants can stay beautiful for months to come. While we know them as compact, colourful houseplants, it’s important…
The festive crunch: Harvesting sprouts on a frosty morning
There is a quintessential, often overlooked, ritual of the Christmas season that connects us directly to the garden: the harvesting of Brussels sprouts on a cold, frosty December morning. While many people buy their sprouts pre-bagged, nothing compares to the…
A winter lifeline: Supporting active hedgehogs
As the festive lights twinkle and the temperature drops, we often assume all wildlife is tucked away in deep hibernation. However, this isn’t strictly true, especially for hedgehogs. While many hedgehogs will be sleeping soundly, some hedgehogs forgo hibernation and…
Feeding our feathered friends this December
As December arrives and the days get colder, birds have a harder time finding natural food. Your garden bird feeder can become a vital spot for many species. By offering steady and suitable food all winter, you can really help…
Amaryllis: A guide to stunning blooms
For many, the sight of a magnificent Amaryllis—or Hippeastrum—is synonymous with the festive cheer of Christmas and New Year. These huge, impressive bulbs are a perfect project to start now, promising a spectacular display of colour in early spring. Getting…
Create a festive winter display with Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’
With some planning, you can put together a festive winter display that brightens any patio or doorstep. Skimmia japonica ‘Rubella’ is a great choice for this. This evergreen shrub has striking red flower buds that stand out in winter, and…
Create a simple & charming DIY bird bath for your garden
Attracting birds to your garden offers endless delight, and one of the simplest ways to invite them in is by providing a reliable water source. While fancy bird baths can be expensive, you can easily craft a beautiful and functional…
What to do in December
December in the garden is mainly a period of maintenance, protection, and planning. Key activities include protecting tender plants from frost and cold by moving them to a sheltered location or applying insulating horticultural fleece and mulch. Continue to harvest…
The perfect time to plant bare-root roses!
As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to fade, many gardeners might be winding down for the winter. But for rose enthusiasts, November actually signals the start of an exciting planting season: it’s prime time for bare root roses! If…
November: The perfect time for evergreen structure!
As autumn colors fade and trees lose their leaves, gardens can start to look bare. That’s why November is a good time to plant evergreen structural plants like Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n’ Gold’. Spring is often seen as the main…