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• Wheelbarrow Booster

  

  Thanks to the various leafblowers I’ve been testing, I now have several large heaps of leaves that need to be transported to the leaf heap. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Asgard Sheds

  

  Our garden is pretty secure thanks to a high wall with access only through a door with an entryphone, so shed security isn’t an issue at home, but the... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Getting to the Root of the Matter – with Sweet Peas

  

  The advantage of sowing sweet peas in autumn is that you get a plant with a very well-developed root system that will romp away when you plant it out in the... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• An Unseasonal Surprise

  

  I was looking up into the quince tree, willing it to drop all its leaves before I return the leafblower I’ve been trialling later this week, when I spotted a... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Let There Be Light

  

  Rather you than me ! In the sixteen years I’ve lived in this house I’ve had some minor tree surgery done on the tulip tree from time to time, but it’s not had... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Blown Away

  

  Leafblowers are generally something I avoid – too noisy, too heavy and too powerful, resulting in plants being blown away along with the leaves. What’s wrong... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Bloomin Unseasonal

  

  I’m not sure whether the hydrangeas are still catching up from their late start this year, but flower heads continue to open amongst those that are doing... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• An Expert’s Approach to an Orderly Border

  

  It was a beautiful day when I went to the Great Dixter Christmas Fair so I took the opportunity and had a wander round the garden. As you would expect it was al... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Agapanthus Insulation

  

  It’s great when the garden provides a convenient solution to a problem. Even here at the coast, my evergreen agapanthus have suffered a bit in the recent... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Inspiration for a Courtyard Garden

  

  On our recent trip to Spain we visited some lovely courtyard gardens in Cordoba and the surrounding area. Whilst the grand public courtyards were impressive it... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Learn Top Techniques

  

  If you live in East Sussex and would like to improve your techniques for looking after your beds and borders this autumn, or are planning to plant new trees... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• 7 Essential Bits of Gardening Kit

  

  Avid readers of my blog will know that from time to time I recommend something that I particularly enjoy using or find invaluable. Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Blazing a Trail for a Career in Horticulture

  Quite rightly, the RHS is doing its best to enthuse school leavers to consider a career in horticulture. As part of their campaign they have made a series of... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• The Great British Garden Revival

  

  Fingers crossed the new 10 part series coming to BBC2 should be  a treat to watch, with horticultural luminaries that include Monty Don, Carole Klein, Chris... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Powerful Depictions of Great Dixter

  

  There’s a stunning  exhibition of artist Anny Evason’s drawings of the gardens at Great Dixter at the First Sight Gallery in Hastings Old Town. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Membrillo

  

  So, to make membrillo first wash, peel and core your quinces – then put them in a pan covered with water, bring to the boil and then simmer gently until tender... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Quince and Ginger

  

  The quince tree was looking a picture, laden with fruit that scented the air on warm days, but when the weather threatened to intervene with near hurricane forc... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• It’s Nearly Time to Go Undercover

  

  The citrus trees have had a wonderful summer out of doors, but I’m keeping an eye on the forecast and will soon bring them into the kitchen conservatory for... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Get a Handle on Storing Squash and Pumpkins

  

  I’ve been harvesting my squash and pumpkins and thought it might be useful to pass on a tip if yours are still outdoors. Make sure you cut the stem about 15cm... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Buying the Right Lawnmower

  

  by Daniel Carruthers Where to start ? A search on google for the term ‘lawnmowers’ brings up 6,550,000 results so there’s plenty of choice. There’s cylinder,... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 GARDENING, HOME