If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d be growing my own kiwi fruit, I’d have laughed. Kiwis always seemed like the… Read More »Growing kiwi fruit: It’s easier than you think

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If you’ve ever been to a garden centre, chances are you’ve been tempted by the butterfly bush. Its tall, swaying blooms are undeniably gorgeous, and… Read More »Why You Shouldn’t Grow Butterfly Bush (& What To Do If You Already Have One)

I have a confession: I used to think chrysanthemums (or mums, as most people call them) were a bit boring. They were the standard autumn… Read More »7 Tips to Extend Chrysanthemum Blooms & How to Winter Them Over

I still remember the first time I heard about cucamelons. A friend described them as “mini watermelons that taste like cucumbers with a hint of… Read More »How to Grow Cucamelons – a Surprisingly Charming Little Fruit

If you’re anything like me, waiting for tomatoes to ripen feels like an eternity. It’s mid-summer, and you’ve spent months tending to your plants –… Read More »7 Top reasons your tomatoes aren’t ripening and how to fix them

If someone had told me a few years ago that my snake plant – that hardy, unassuming stalwart of my indoor jungle – could bloom,… Read More »The Elusive Snake Plant Flower: How To Get Your Snake Plant To Bloom