Grow Valerian as a Natural Sleep Aid
How to grow valerian, a plant whose roots are a gentle and effective sleep aid. Its scented flowers are also loved by bees, and the roots are irresistible to cats….
Creating a Wildflower Meadow
The first sprouts of our future allotment wildflower meadow popped their heads out of the soil over the weekend. Tiny and perfect with their fragile baby green leaves and representing…
Grow your Own Lemongrass
Lemongrass is one of my favourite tasting herbs, and one that I never thought I would grow at home. I use it when cooking Thai dishes and it’s just divine…
The Hidden Gardens of Castletown
A visit to several ‘hidden gardens’ on the Isle of Man Touring a local allotment garden site and visiting the Hidden Gardens of Castletown event. Video of the hidden gardens…