Neil Grant

How to Grow Basil up North

3rd May 2021

Basil is a warm, or even hot climate plant and living in the North of England or further north makes it challenging to grow at

Mothers Day Ideas

12th March 2021

It’s Mothers Day or Mothering Sunday on Sunday 14th March 2021 and it’s probably the most unusual Mothers day we’ve all experienced. Pop in an

Saintpaulia

20th November 2020

The African Violet Although endangered in Africa, they were Britain’s favourite and most popular houseplants for decades (it’s Moth Orchids now). They are only suitable

Your own New Potatoes for Christmas?

22nd June 2020

New Potatoes for Christmas? Late Planting or Christmas potatoes as they are commonly known are planted late-June or July to produce that “new potato” taste late

COVID 19 – OUR RESPONSE

3rd April 2020

First of all can we thank you for all your support so far & we hope that you are well & safe. As for all

Be a Garden bird Saviour

3rd April 2020

BBC Country File as well as various nature programs tell us British wild wildlife is under treat with this including British Garden Birds. You can

11 top plants for Late Summer pots & borders

2nd April 2020

Hydrangeas ‘As common as’ but a late summer garden essential. The traditional pink or blue varieties are not the only colours. Originally bred for the