Vertical Gardening in a DIY Cube Planter
Grow carrots on the top and succulents on the sides When you have only a small growing space, you can make the most of it by using vertical planting systems. Some will go right up a wall but others are...
View ArticlePlanning ahead for Early Spring Flowers
Bulbs need a period of cold for them to bloom Gardening is a planning game. In fact dreaming about your garden, planning how it will look, and planning what you’ll eat is one of the best things about...
View ArticleReaders make their own Strawberry Pallet Planters
My Strawberry Pallet Planter has gone Global Five years ago I published a tutorial on how to convert a single wooden pallet into an attractive Strawberry Pallet Planter. Since then it’s gone viral and...
View ArticleDIY Garden Edging using Pruned Raspberry Canes
Create attractive garden edging with free materials Did you know that if you google ‘use raspberry canes’ or even ‘raspberry canes diy’ that absolutely no ideas come up? Every gardener who grows...
View ArticleDIY Pallet Wood Potting Bench
Use a wood pallet to create a potting bench If you’re frugally minded then pallet wood, and pallets themselves, can be a versatile and useful material. I’ve used them to make strawberry planters,...
View ArticleBuilding a Small Garden Pond for Wildlife
Building a small pond can help with slug problems As an organic gardener I’m always looking for ways that will help make gardening easier while keeping a natural ethos. One challenge that I have year...
View ArticleEarly March in the Allotment Garden
I’m racing against the clock You can tell that spring is almost here by the sunlight. I felt it streaming in through the car window yesterday and the shadows in front of me looked different — they...
View ArticleNatural Peppermint Soap Recipe
Handmade soap with dried peppermint & essential oil This natural peppermint soap recipe is great for full-body use and even for the face, especially if you have oily skin. It’s scented with...
View ArticleLive Video Tour of 5 Pallet Wood Planters & Projects
I grow a lot of edibles in DIY Pallet Containers Though I usually feature my allotment garden on Lovely Greens, this week I’ve given you a peek at how I grow at home. I have a large front lawn that’s...
View Article30+ Garden Projects using Sticks & Twigs
Creative garden features you can DIY for free You can spend a fortune kitting out your garden with edging, artwork, plant supports, and other garden features. Fortunately, there’s a lot of projects...
View ArticleVideo: How to make a Sea Glass Stepping Stone
Use colourful glass to create a magical Garden Stone I live near the beach and one of my favourite hobbies is collecting sea glass. These pieces of broken bottles and jars have been softened by the...
View Article20+ Ideas & Projects for a Rainy Garden
Make your Garden Beautiful, Rain or Shine Here in Britain our summers are hit or miss. They can be stunning with warmth and sunshine or we can have weeks of constant rain. On the plus side, it’s green...
View ArticleHow to make DIY Ollas — Low Tech Self-Watering Systems for Plants
Slow release watering around growing plants Using an Olla is a great way to keep plants watered, especially in dry regions and in the height of summer. The way they work is by slowly releasing water...
View ArticleDIY Pallet Planter
Grow carrots on the top and succulents on the sides When you have only a small growing space, you can make the most of it by using vertical planting systems. Some will go right up a wall but others are...
View ArticleHow to Infuse Honey with Herbs, Spices, & Edible Flowers
Make Homemade Infused Honey for yourself & gifts If you’ve ever tasted raw, local honey you’ll be amazed at the complexity of its flavour. It’s nothing like the stuff that comes out of squeezy...
View ArticleReaders make their own Strawberry Pallet Planters
My Strawberry Pallet Planter has gone Global Five years ago I published a tutorial on how to convert a single wooden pallet into an attractive Strawberry Pallet Planter. Since then it’s gone viral and...
View ArticleDIY Raspberry Cane Woven Garden Edging
Create attractive garden edging with free materials Did you know that if you google ‘use raspberry canes’ or even ‘raspberry canes diy’ that absolutely no ideas come up? Every gardener who grows...
View ArticleDIY Pallet Wood Potting Bench
Use a wood pallet to create a potting bench If you’re frugally minded then pallet wood, and pallets themselves, can be a versatile and useful material. I’ve used them to make strawberry planters,...
View ArticleHow to build a Small Pond for the Garden
Building a small pond can help with slug problems How to build a small pond that will attract frogs & beneficial wildlife. Begins with digging a hole, lining it, filling with water, then plants As...
View ArticleNatural Peppermint Soap Recipe
Made with dried peppermint & essential oil This natural peppermint soap recipe is great for full-body use and even for the face, especially if you have oily skin. It’s scented with peppermint...
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