Gardener’s Digest

Here is our round up of live feeds from some of our favourite gardening blogs and websites.

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Joanne’s Cottage Garden

  • by Joanne on January 7, 2023 at 1:38 pm

    It is with great sorrow I am writing to say that Joanne passed away on Wednesday 28th December 2022.With Mike by her side she left us after a two year valiant fight against Triple Negative Breast […]

  • THE LOST GARDENS OF MERROW
    by Joanne on June 24, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    Lots going on in the garden despite the rampant ground elder and bindweed.I put weed suppressant and bark chip in this little border it helps but as you can see doesn't stop either ground elder of […]

  • GARDEN SNAPS IN MAY.
    by Joanne on June 3, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    Just a few snaps of the garden during May. I am belated at posting a blog post but lots of gardening is being done mostly by Mike. I am slightly side tracked with my spinning and weaving projects. […]

  • CHRISTMAS WISHES FROM JOANNE'S COTTAGE GARDEN
    by Joanne on December 23, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE VERY BEST FOR 20222021 didn't start very well for me. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast cancer early in January, had a mastectomy early February and started […]

  • MY JUNE GARDEN
    by Joanne on July 15, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    A view up the garden from the bottom steps next to the greenhouse.Cottage rose on the left.White Francine Austin. Catmint is Six Hills Giant lots of cuttings taken from the first two plants I bought. […]

A Stubborn Optimist

  • How are you, friend?
    by Carrie on May 25, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    I don't usually let a year go by without mentioning and championing the annual mental health awareness week. However, this year I have been suffering myself ironically and haven't been able to write […]

  • It's all going swimmingly
    by Carrie on May 8, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    There have been some truly beautiful days this week again and Andrew and I have had a few late lunches out on the patio. On one of those days Andrew planted up some of our mixed lettuce and a few wee […]

  • More Allotment Patio
    by Carrie on April 25, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    You join me outside with Andrew who is planting up another vegetable crate to add to the lovely jumble of allotment pots we have on the patio. Everything is going terribly well and there aren't even […]

  • The allotment patio
    by Carrie on April 17, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Hello, gorgeous people! *waves* and welcome to this special outdoors blog post live from my patio 🙂 I sit here with a coffee in the sunshine with Toby and Andrew (who is working from home). I […]

  • Spring 2020
    by Carrie on April 3, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    It's not like any normal spring is it? We all know what's going on out there beyond the window panes and to be honest I think there are far too many sources of news about it - the information would […]

RHS Podcasts

Real Men Sow

  • Why are hydroponic systems growing in popularity...
    by Real Men Sow on October 12, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Real Men Sow Nowadays, rapid advancements in science and technology as well as humanity’s pursuit of environmental sustainability are driving innovation in […]

  • How To Care For A Hoya Houseplant
    by Real Men Sow on September 19, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Last Updated on September 19, 2023 by Real Men Sow Hoyas can be used as tabletop plants (sitting at a table, shelf, or buffet), or as hanging plants. They are ... Read more

  • Guide to Growing Aucuba
    by Real Men Sow on September 19, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Last Updated on September 19, 2023 by Real Men Sow This evergreen shrub can reach a height of 3 m (10 ft) if left unpruned. It also has a similar ... Read more

  • Home Decoration 101: How Do You Really Get Started
    by Real Men Sow on September 12, 2023 at 11:46 am

    Last Updated on September 13, 2023 by Real Men Sow When it comes to decorating your home, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Do you think about ... Read more

  • Hammocks and Mental Wellness: The Blissful...
    by Real Men Sow on September 11, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    Last Updated on September 11, 2023 by Real Men Sow In a world filled with constant hustle and bustle, finding moments of tranquillity and peace is becoming increasingly essential. Enter ... Read more

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Oxonian Gardener

  • RHS Chelsea 2023: Back with bells on and the odd...
    by petrahm on May 21, 2023 at 12:15 am

    Where 2022 felt oddly muted, it’s quite evident that the familiar RHS Chelsea buzz and energy is back. There’s no doubt it’s a different show, which may divide the punters. Polished Chelsea […]

  • Gardening blunders: The joy of errors
    by petrahm on March 13, 2023 at 10:16 am

    My favourite hellebore is a reject. Bred by the hellebore kings at Ashwood Nursery but despite her superb ancestry, she didn’t make the cut. In my mind though, she’s the perfect mistake. So when […]

  • Dearest, dearest, did I say dearest?… Santa:...
    by petrahm on December 6, 2022 at 5:02 pm

    Considering the financial pressures and turmoil this year, splurging on Christmas gifts with reckless abandon will feel quite wrong. We’re probably all bracing ourselves for that colossus of a gas […]

  • Grasping the nettle: Book Review
    by petrahm on November 8, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    Which side of the fence are you? Barbara and Tom’s side or Margo and Jerry’s? It’s an interesting question. In our heart of hearts, most of us would probably want to side with the delightful, […]

  • Tall gardeners: Best tools & kit for the elevated...
    by petrahm on June 9, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    I’m tall. Taller than most women. Taller, in fact than most men. I’m 6ft 3in (190.5 cm), which according to the Office of National Statistics means that I tower over the average 5ft 9in (175.3 […]

Amateur Gardening

  • Use your smalls to grow big
    by Amy Eames on March 19, 2024 at 9:25 am

    How planting your pants can help boost soil health Gardeners are being urged to ‘plant their pants’ as the first day of spring draws near. The season of optimism officially starts on March 20 and […]

  • Re-potting a peace lily
    by Amy Eames on March 18, 2024 at 5:49 pm

    Ruth’s plant was struggling and needed urgent help Peace lilies are one of the most attractive and easiest houseplants to grow, so it is hardly surprising they are so popular. Set somewhere bright, […]

  • Top four low-maintenance hedges
    by Amy Eames on March 15, 2024 at 9:49 am

    Sarah Raven outlines her favourites for garden hedging and explains how to care for them Well known garden designer and grower Sarah Raven is turning her attention to shrubs and hedges for garden […]

  • How to grow: Acacia (mimosa)
    by Amy Eames on March 14, 2024 at 9:35 am

    While visiting milder parts of the country or passing a sheltered inner city garden during February and March, you’ll occasionally come across a filigree-leaved tree covered in a haze of bright […]

  • Turning smashed pots into a real feature
    by Amy Eames on March 13, 2024 at 10:16 am

    Adam explains how to recycle broken bits into a brilliant centrepiece with pizazz I’m sure you’ll share in my dismay at the number of pots that have either been dropped and broken, or have […]

Two Thirsty Gardeners

  • From Sake to Shochu – A Guide to Japanese Drinks
    by Nick on November 23, 2023 at 11:07 am

    Japanese drinks are becoming increasingly popular. Here's a guide to some of the styles you'll find… The post From Sake to Shochu – A Guide to Japanese Drinks appeared first on Two Thirsty […]

  • Distillery Profile: Ardbeg
    by Rich on August 24, 2023 at 8:13 am

    Distillery: ArdbegLocation: Port Ellen, Islay, PA42 7EA Islay (pronounced Ai-luh. As in Isla St Clair*) is the southernmost island of the Inner Southern Hebrides of Scotland and sits just off the […]

  • Distillery Spotlight: The Celtic Distillerie
    by Rich on October 28, 2022 at 11:49 am

    Location Côtes-d’Armor Department, Pleubian, North Brittanyhttps://www.celtic-whisky-distillerie.fr/en/ Intro France might not be the first place you’d think of when looking for a delicious […]

  • Try a new cocktail for Mexico’s Independence...
    by Nick on August 17, 2022 at 8:18 am

    Looking for a cocktail that features Mezcal? Then check out this margarita recipe from El Recuerdo The post Try a new cocktail for Mexico’s Independence Day: Strawberry and Champagne Mezcal […]

  • Try a new cocktail for National Rum Day:...
    by Nick on August 1, 2022 at 12:47 pm

    During the summer months we like to try new rum cocktails for boozy refreshment. Try a South Shore, from rum aces Goslings… The post Try a new cocktail for National Rum Day: Gosling’s South […]