margaretherbertJul 27, 20224 minA Glut of blackcurrantsBursting in taste, and full of nutrients, blackcurrants are a valuable food to us. Each deep purple currant contains outstanding levels...
margaretherbertMar 30, 20222 minBlossom time!It is a sad fact that over half of the orchards in England and Wales have disappeared since 1900. Sad because all that fruit is being...
margaretherbertFeb 24, 20222 minPlanting snowdrops 'in the green'Snowdrops (Galanthus) are universally loved, their perfectly-formed flowers which appear in February herald the start of spring and the...
margaretherbertFeb 15, 20222 minAttracting birds to your gardenBirds are incredibly important to any garden, adding movement and interest as well as pest control and natural fertilizer. Here are a few...
margaretherbertFeb 5, 20221 minWinter Pruning Ornamental TreesBuds seem to be bursting early this year. Sap is already starting to rise, and dormancy is breaking. Time is running out for the last of...
margaretherbertJan 20, 20223 minTry some unusual fruit in the gardenNew year, New start. Many gardeners pore over their seed catalogues in January, planning their gardening year. They then have to resist...
margaretherbertA Glut of blackcurrantsBursting in taste, and full of nutrients, blackcurrants are a valuable food to us. Each deep purple currant contains outstanding levels...
margaretherbertBlossom time!It is a sad fact that over half of the orchards in England and Wales have disappeared since 1900. Sad because all that fruit is being...
margaretherbertPlanting snowdrops 'in the green'Snowdrops (Galanthus) are universally loved, their perfectly-formed flowers which appear in February herald the start of spring and the...