There are moments in gardening when you realise that one investment has completely changed the way you grow. For me, that has undoubtedly it has to be a Polyeco polytunnel. Don't get me wrong, I love growing outdoors, but having a polytunnel has transformed not only what I can grow, but when I can grow it. It extends the season at both ends, protects crops from our increasingly unpredictable British weather and creates the perfect environment for growing everything from tomat

Geums are one of the hardest working plants in my garden, bringing months of vibrant colour and movement to borders. But did you know that a few minutes spent deadheading can encourage a second flush of flowers and keep them blooming right through to September? In this guide, I share why Geum 'Totally Tangerine' is one of my all time favourites and exactly how to deadhead geums for the longest possible flowering season.

Borage is everywhere right now and I couldn't be happier. After discovering it had taken over parts of our community garden, I went in search of delicious ways to use those beautiful blue flowers. Here's a simple summer salad recipe that celebrates one of the garden's most generous plants.

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the world's most famous flower show? Join RHS Trade Stand Assessor and garden designer Lynne Lambourne as she shares her insider diary from Chelsea Flower Show 2026, from clipboards and judging criteria to celebrity sightings, inspiring gardens and her favourite trade stand display of the year. Packed with gardening inspiration, behind the scenes stories and a few chilly surprises along the way!

A few weeks ago, the wonderful The Natural Health Chef came to my home for a food shoot and immediately spotted the rows of broad beans growing happily in the garden.

Held each May in the grounds of the beautiful Royal Hospital Chelsea, this iconic event has been at the very heart of British gardening for over a century, first taking place in 1913.

I am now an official ambassador for Kola Construction!

If you’ve been raising seedlings indoors, it can be tempting to move them straight outside as soon as the sun appears. But before you do, there’s one crucial step that makes all the difference… hardening off. Hardening off is the process of gradually introducing your young plants to outdoor conditions, helping them adjust to changes in temperature, light, and exposure. It’s a simple step, but an essential one, giving your seedlings the strength and resilience they need to th

Learn how to make a nettle and potato dauphinoise using freshly foraged nettles. This easy UK spring recipe is a creamy, comforting side dish that pairs perfectly with roast lamb at Easter.

A simple, moist banana and coconut bread recipe, perfect for a cosy garden tea break. Easy to make, full of flavour, and a favourite homemade treat.

March in the gardening calendar is very much dominated by one key job… pricking out seedlings. If you’ve been busy sowing seeds over the past few weeks, chances are you’re now starting to see trays full of tiny green shoots all competing for space, light and nutrients. This is where pricking out comes in, and it’s one of the most important steps in giving your plants the best possible start. So, what does “pricking out” actually mean? Quite simply, pricking out is the process

At the beginning of March there is always a noticeable shift in the garden. The light is stronger, the days feel longer and suddenly you start spotting all the little jobs that winter has left behind. One of the best things you can do at this time of year is give your garden woodwork a fresh coat of protection.