Gardeners love a September day, when morning mist and heavy dew give way to warm afternoon sunshine. Itās more than that though: the garden is bathed in a crystal clear light that flatters colour and thereās a relaxed air. No need to rush, the gardenās winding down and so am I. I always liken early […]
A few years ago it was all about Millennials and how they travel to collect experiences, selecting destinations because of the stories they can later tell,Ā and prefer to acquire skills ā like gardening — through hands-on learning. Like thatās something new? But if thatās the case, Iāve been a Millennial all my adult (Boomer) […]
Here in Rhode Island, this summer has been one of the hottest on record, with more 90ĖF (32ĖC) days than ever before. Such high temperatures can easily overheat a greenhouse. If youāve ever left your greenhouse doors and windows closed on a hot, sunny day, you may have seen the temperature soar above 120oF (49oC), […]
As individuals we need to take responsibility for our health and well-being. With the current pandemic still in full swing, itās so important to stay well and safe. Many of our modern medicines have botanical origins and many plants have provided powerful healing properties for centuries and indeed are still prescribed today by qualified medical […]
IĀ recently blogged how simple it is for you to use your greenhouse to force, that is bring on much earlier, crops than by growing these out of doors. Now as winter approaches we can also use our greenhouse to extend the productive life of other crops, and produce many for eating fresh throughout winter. Obviously […]
It is that wonderful time of year when you start reaping the reward for your labours with tomatoes, aubergines and peppers are rapidly ripening and ready for cropping. Itās when plants are at their most ornamental. Imagine the fuss if with a slight change of mindset, glossy black aubergines and vibrant red peppers were regarded […]
A dystopian future of gardening at the mercy of climate chaos no longer needs to be imagined; itās already happening, here and now. Iām spooked. Just over a month ago, I was imaginingĀ what gardening in the not-too-distant future might look like. My mindās eye conjured devastating early summer frosts, 40Ā°C summer heatwaves, and violent, plant-shredding […]
One of the best things about having a greenhouse is the possibilities it gives you to extend the seasons. It is at these moments in the year ā when the seasons are starting to shift from one to the next ā that mine really comes into its own. That thin layer of glass ups the […]
Pauline Quirke is a wonderful actress, and perhaps you saw her moving performance in Broadchurch playing Susan Wright, accompanied by her own Labrador Bailey. Sheās more famous for Birds of a Feather and thereās a wonderful line about her missing husband, delivered with perfect comic timing, where she says that āPaul Daniels couldnāt put the […]
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Cacti and succulents are plants with thick, fleshy stems and leaves that have evolved to store water in dry climates. In recent years, they have become enormously popular for house plants. You see them for sale everywhere, including most big-box stores. Some of the most common varieties are aloe plants, jade plants, sempervivum, kalanchoes, agaves, […]
The power of plants has been instrumental in the evolution of man for centuries. Plants play a vital role for our food, our medicine, our health and our wellbeing, both physical and mental. Plants have the power to feed us, to feed our livestock and also to feed other plants. Plant protein has become a […]
