Advice & Inspiration

Your Garden In December
For most of us, gardening is not a priority this month. But, when all the socialising, feasting, and wrapping gets too much, our gardens, sheds and greenhouses offer quiet escapes. Here's a quick checklist that will see your garden through until the New Year.
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My Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Gardeners
If you're not sure what to buy your garden-loving friends and family for Christmas, you've found the right place. Here, I share my top ten gifts for gardeners, from inexpensive stocking fillers to special treats.
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An Introduction to my Signature Hand Tools
My Signature hand tools are simply designed and made to last a lifetime. In this post and accompanying video, I introduce the full range of tools and explain how to use and care for them.
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How to Prepare Your Garden for Stormy Weather
Forget about cold; wind is a gardener's worst enemy. Here I share a host of sensible precautions that all gardeners can take when storms and gales are forecast.
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In The Know - How My Christmas Decorations Are Made
Making glass Christmas decorations is a fascinating process - one that has barely changed over the last century. In this guide, I share the skill and artistry that goes into crafting my exclusive range of festive ornaments.
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Big Ideas for Small Spaces
Tight for outside space? Here are my tips on how to get the most from a smaller garden.
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How To Cut And Care For Flowers
As summer reaches its zenith, so do our flower gardens. After months of hard work, there are rich pickings to be had. In this short guide, I share my top tips for cutting and caring for flowers, highlighting the essential tools every gardener needs.
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Ten things you don't need to do in your garden
Does the thought of going into your garden overwhelm you? Perhaps you simply want to spend more time enjoying your outdoor space. If this rings true, here I share ten things you don’t need to do in your perfectly imperfect garden.
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HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
We spend the year eagerly anticipating our summer holidays. But while we’re topping up our tans our gardens are reaching their peak. In this guide, I’ve compiled everything you need to know about preparing your garden before you jet off.
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