We've been growing Sweet Chestnut trees for years now, and have lately begun reaping the rewards - as my growing waistline will attest to. They're beautiful trees to have around…
Growing Walnut trees is a bit of a niche pursuit in the UK these days. They take a long time to grow, their crops aren't a huge part of our…
Butterflies, I’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love the sight of them drifting through the garden. They’re almost certainly up there with Ladybirds and Bumblebees as the world's most…
In a hurry? Scroll down for a bullet-point summary of how to attract ladybirds into your garden this year. Ladybirds. Beautiful little bugs that - for this insect-obsessed writer at…
With wages stagnating, the cost of living skyrocketing and ever increasing instability across the globe - It's no wonder that self-sufficient living is enjoying a surge in popularity these last…
No Dig Gardening Interested in developing a more self-sufficient food supply? Take a look at our Ultimate Guide on the subject and brush up those horticultural survival skills. Do you…
When it comes to Wales’ fruit growing heritage, the story doesn’t end with our Apples. Although the selection of named cultivars is currently on the small side, Welsh heritage Pears,…
Scroll Down for Lists One of the aspects of fruit tree cultivation which has always fascinated me is the sheer diversity on show. With every region across the globe having…
The Asian Pear. It thrives in our ‘Unique’ climate, is highly resistant to most common pests & disease, and is a reliable cropper of large, delicious yields of fruit year…
Scroll down for full list. Pollinator friendly Perennials form the backbone of any would-be bumblebee buffet. Unfortuanetly as we all are probably aware, forage for insects of all shapes and…