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• Dahlias: To Store Or Not to Store?

  

  With the first frosts of this Winter making themselves known the question of whether or not to lift tender perennials, especially those that are tuberous, raise... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Mulch, Lasagne and Miss McGee

  

  Autumn Raspberry Autumn is tipping the nod to winter and it’s time to put the garden to bed for a long and cosy slumber. Plants are calling for a nice warm duve... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Grow Your Own: Four Books to Get You Growing

  

  We’ll soon be at that point in time where gardens sleep, days are short and the best thing to do is snuggle up in front of a wood burning stove with a nice cupp... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Loves: Beer Bottle Tea Lights

  

  Garden lighting can often be quite dull and boring but I absolutely love these gorgeous little recycled tea light holders which add a sense of fun and youth to... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Magic Mushrooms: A Fungal Foray

  

  Yesterday I made my first venture into the highly complex, cult-like world of mycology. Well, sort of. Joining a mixed group of die-hard mushroom enthusiasts,... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Product Review: Hozelock Autoreel

  

  (Image courtesy of Hozelock) Earlier in the year I was offered the chance to review the new Hozelock Autoreel and I immediately jumped at the chance to test it... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• The Final Blooms

  

  The garden is tired, the plot has passed its prime and the chickens are slowing down. Autumn has taken hold. Yesterday, I cut what could be the last of the... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Competition: Hardwood Steamer Chair

  

  This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Janice (@twydalldee) who is the lucky winner. Many are saying that Summer is coming to a close but it’s not... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• An Unlikely Transition: Football Stadium to Community Garden

  

  Image courtesy of Vetch Veg Long before Swansea City AFC moved in to their new stadium and gained promotion into the Barclays Premier League, the Vetch Field... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Big Harvest and the Surprise Leopard

  

  It’s been a fruitful bank holiday weekend with many a vegetable being harvested and we’ve seen some good weather too (strange I know!). Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Good News!

  

  Ever since I was allocated my allotment plot back in May 2010 I have been in need of more space to grow all that I need for the kitchen. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Broad Beans: What’s the Point?

  

  I'm a fickle person, or so it appears. I’ve always had a love hate relationship with broad beans but I’ve never really been able to say that I truly love them... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Photography Competition: The Results

  

  A Stunning Entry by Alex Jobber Back in June I launched the first ever Ryan’s Garden Photography Competition and I was really surprised with the response it... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• RHS Flower Show Tatton Park: 'Embrace' by Sharon Hockenhull

  

  Sharon Hockenhull talks us through ‘Embrace’, her latest show garden at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2011. Sharon has kindly offered some background into how th... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Competition: Win a Garden Bench

  

  This competition is now closed. The lucky winner is: Pukkapad (@kirstylou29 on twitter). Once again I'm really pleased to announce that we have a great... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Potatoes, Pudding and the Poundshop Cutting Garden

  

  I love this time of year. Everything is hectic, there aren’t enough hours in the day, despite the longer nights, and the garden just gives back in the way only ... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Photography Competition: Win £100 from The Range

  

  I'm really happy to announce the launch of the Ryan's Garden Photography Competition in association with The Range who have provided a £100 gift voucher as a... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Summer Competition: Win a Standard Garden Plant

  

  This competition is now closed. The lucky winner is @CrystalMSE. Congratulations and I really hope you enjoy your new plant! Ryan's Garden has teamed up with... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden Loves: Matchcarden

  

  You may remember that I featured Postcarden on the blog a little while back here. Well it seems as though the creative bods. behind the Postcarden have come up... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• Ryan's Garden: Made from Toilet Tubes and Council Compost

  

  It’s been a little while since I posted something here but I guess that’s just a nod to the fact it’s Spring. Everything wants to get growing and the allotment... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 GARDENING, HOME