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Gift Guide – Gift Ideas For Gardeners
Whether your loved one is a seasoned gardening enthusiast or just beginning their journey into the world of plants, there's a thoughtful gift out there to delight them. From practical tools to unique plants and decorative accessories, you can find the perfect present to inspire their green thumb and show your appreciation for their passion.
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Tips To Get The Most Out Of A Small Garden This Summer
So we can make the most out of gardens, no matter the size, I'm sharing tricks and tips to turn your garden into a summer hangout you'll love.
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Top Tips For How To Grow Lavender
Confession time: while I absolutely love the scent and look of lavender, my gardening skills are about as impressive as a cactus in the Sahara. Plants seem to wilt under my hesitant touch, leaving me with a graveyard of once-hopeful greenery. However, I'm always looking to learn and improve, so I decided to embark on a mission and discover if someone like me could learn how to grow lavender.
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How To Protect Your Garden Furniture
Today, I'll delve into the best protection methods for all types of materials, from classic wood to modern metal, ensuring your patio oasis remains a source of comfort and style all year round thanks to top tips from Ali Wooldridge, co-founder of luxury garden furniture company, Gardenesque.
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Top 10 Most Popular Flowers And How To Care For Them
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out the top 10 most popular flowers for home gardeners, and advice on how to care for them.
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Top Tips For Lazy Gardeners
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check top tips for lazy gardeners as Jonathan Creber, Commercial Director of Modern Garden Rooms shares his top eight garen hacks for low effort, high results garden care!
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6 Tips For How To Transform Your Outdoor Space
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from an expert at Land Of Rugs for how to transform your outdoor space to get the most out of it this summer. I’m on the lookout for a new home, somewhere I can start over with my daughters and create a new life. I’ve got lots of things I need to consider, front and centre being cost of course, but also things such as proximity to school, being on a bus route, and a kitchen I feel comfortable cooking in. However, a big consideration for any home I move to is an outdoor space, because my girls love being in…
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How To Grow Edible Flowers And Plants
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I check out tips from expert Huw Richards about how to grow edible flowers and pants. I’ve never been very green fingered. I mow the lawn so my kids can play out, and I hack back the weeds so they don’t turn into Triffids and storm our house in a murderous rampage, but I’m definitely no expert. However, I do love food and being outside and I’m a vegetarian who eats loads of veg. So it would make sense that I become at least a little bit capable with growing food outside that I can then eat. To help me out, kitchen gardener, author, and…
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How To Regrow Everything From Pineapples To Squash
On the JJ Barnes Blog, I take a look at hacks for how to regrow fruit and vegetables, to cut down on food waste and get more for my money!