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How to propagate scented geraniums from cuttings. Basically, how to create free plants from pieces of a parent plant. Unlike more common garden geraniums, scented types have rosy scented leaves and flowers. by Karen Creel People often ask me how can they have a great garden when they don’t have a lot of money. My…
The secret to growing a thriving vegetable garden is to follow nature. Grow companion plants and edible flowers to build diversity into your garden. By Emily Murphy, author of Grow What You Love A quick look at any healthy, living system reveals a clamor of diversity: plants of different kinds keeping company while a mix…
It took two years to grow the Blue Himalayan Poppy Blue Himalayan Poppies are best grown from divisions – small plants that are divided off the parent plant. Last year I was given two such divisions and I couldn’t wait to see them bloom. Sadly all they did in the first year was grow long hairy…
Fragrant Bluebells delight both people & wildlife Bluebells aren’t Britain’s favourite flower for nothing. They’re vibrantly purple, have an intoxicating scent, and come up year after year with very little maintenance. They’re also a very important source of nectar for bees and butterflies and are some of the best cut flowers I can think of. They…
Tips on how to grow Snowdrops from the Milntown Estate. Includes advice on planting them ‘in the green’ and aftercare. Video with snow drop growing tips at the end At a time of the year when trees are bare and temperatures chilly, Snowdrops welcome us with pure white and green tinged petals that bob in the…
Garden ideas from the most fashionable city in the world. Includes planting combos, trellises, and garden features Last week my boyfriend Josh and I went to Paris to celebrate our birthdays. He’s a big fan of food and wine (who am I kidding, who isn’t?) and I’m a garden geek so we managed to make…
Creating a scented flower garden Tips on blending the 15 categories of scented flowers and plants when planning your sensory garden. Categories compiled by Stephen Lacey. When planning a garden, whether it’s formal, a patio container garden, or a functional back yard, the main considerations are generally shape, texture, color, and blooming times for flowers….
A simple and beautiful upcycling project using pallet wood to create simple wooden planters. Full DIY video at the end. While I was in the States recently I came across an old strawberry trug in an antique shop. As much as I’d have loved to buy it and bring it back to the Isle of…
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. It’s easy to grow valerian and even though it can grow tall and be knocked down by the wind, it’s pretty tolerant of both heavy…