The nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping. Signs of autumn abound all around us. The trees are starting to drop their leaves and the autumnal hues of this colourful season are starting to show in woodlands and gardens. Read more…
Have you ever wondered what happens to a National Collection of plants when the owner passes away? Many are continued by dedicated partners who commit to the future of the collection. Others are passed on to new enthusiasts to continue the collection for posterity. Read more…
It seems a bit weird that as we harvest this year’s onions and garlic we are already planting them again for next year’s crop, but I’ve been given some autumn planted onion sets and some garlic cloves and both need planting now. Read more…
Some might call it a glut of tomatoes, but personally I love it. The taste of homegrown tomatoes is simply divine and those that can’t be eaten fresh from the plants need to be preserved with all their flavour. Read more…
