As part of our preparations for appearing in next years RHS plant finders directory, we've been updating our plant listings. Take a look here to see what we have on offer. Hopefully in the near future we will be able to offer mail order too.
As Spring Approaches….
“‘Now that the growing season has started are there any ornamental plants I can grow that my chickens can benefit from?” There are a number of garden ornamentals that make great grain and seed providers for your flock come the autumn, but put on a stunning display during the main of the growing season. Sunflowers …
Hay fever infographic – which trees make us sneeze? – The Guardian
As one of the 25% who does suffer with hay fever I found this rather handy.... unlike suffering with hay fever and running plant business is. Hay fever infographic - which trees make us sneeze? | Society | The Guardian.
Natural Garden Pest Control Infographic
The folks at Integrity Search Ltd sent me this handy little infogrpahic over the other day so I figured I'd share. 12 common UK garden pests and how to control them without resorting to chemical agents... The original was commissioned by them there Greenhouse folks - Gabriel Ash
Sprouting seeds – for people & poultry!
As the end of the main harvesting is over and the year draws to a close I’ve usually already started to think about next year and what to grow. The seed catalogues are already starting to look a bit well-thumbed and my list grows longer each year as I find new varieties of veg to …
Dew jewels – an October morning
Sometimes the light and conditions are so inviting first thing in the morning that you can't help but reach for the camera... I did precisely that earlier, albeit briefly. The October autumn morning sunshine burned off the mist... and was not to be missed and then a bit more up close....
Two Years Later…
I’ve just noticed that it’s almost 2 years to the day since I started this blog of random ramblings about poultry (in particular chickens) and gardening projects. Back when I started I recall saying at the time that some of the stuff would probably be best put in a book and oddly enough it is …
