I’ve always been passionate about gardening. Even from a young age. I remember sitting at a table in my back garden one summer, happily sowing seeds and planting plants. I’d sat in the same place for a good few hours with the sun blazing down on my back. Despite the sunburn, I’d enjoyed spending that…
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Growing Strawberries Indoors and Outdoors
Read moreBack in April I planted some strawberry plants indoors and outdoors. 2015 has been the first year that I have made a proper effort toward growing my own fruit and vegetables. I’ve planted tomatoes, strawberries, potatoes, spring onions, herbs and salads. My girls have enjoyed helping to plant the seeds and water the plants with me. They’re…
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You know it’s summer when…
Read more…it’s time to get your garden spruced up! We were recently invited to take part in a competition to grow a sunflower plant. I don’t know much about gardening, but that doesn’t stop me from giving it a go when equipped with the right garden tools! R and M recently helped me to plant some…