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Sedums – low maintenance plants

For low maintenance, easy growers - you can't beat Sedums. A few ideas for growing these succulent perennial plants.

Garden irrigation systems

When most people think of irrigation they think of giant industrial sprinklers in fields and, yes, these can be complex and expensive. But now irrigation system manufacturers have recognised that most people just want to take the hassle out of watering their garden, hanging baskets or greenhouse through a cheap, easy-to-use and efficient irrigation system.

Organic Herbicides & Pesticides [100% Organic]

We are all becoming increasingly worried about the effects of the agricultural chemicals on our food crops. Here are some natural solutions.

British wild flowers

Many of our most loved British wild flowers are under threat due to modern farming practises (pesticides, fertiliser, hedgerow removal), housing development, poor management of our countryside and the explosion in decking, driveways and brick paving. So, should we care less?

Sleeping problems – natural remedies

For those of us unlucky enough to suffer from broken sleep, we will think nothing of popping down to the local chemist for a chemical remedy. Well, there is a great natural remedy that any of us can try and produce for free.

Quick & easy composting

You can never have too much compost. Organic materials mixed into your soil will improve structure, balance drainage and increase nutrients. Bacteria and other friendly soil dwelling creatures such as earth worms will also benefit from compost as a mulch (left on the surface), or partially dug-in.

Bug box for bees, ladybirds & lacewings

In order to win the battle of the pest, we need to become a regular 'Bill Oddie'. Build a bug a home.

Wild edible weeds

We all love to hate the myriad of wild weeds that grow on our allotment plots and in our gardens, stealing valuable nutrients and crowding and smothering our prize vegetables. But did you know that many of these little invaders can in fact be used to line our precious stomachs?

James Middleton - Allotmenteer

Your allotment – is it worthwhile?

Many years ago, when I was considering getting my first allotment, my employer at the time said to me "There is no point in getting an allotment. You have to put so many hours in; if you were to work overtime and earn the money, you would have all of the food you'd ever need and live like a king!"

How to build a hot bed

Hot bed guide unlocks compost's heat superpowers, with temp tips & insulation hacks for snug seedlings. Enjoy spring harvests, naturally!