When friends learnt I was graduating from a balcony to a garden, their response was almost universal. โYou must be so excited!โ they gasped, kindly. Sometimes it was easier to grin along and agree rather than admit the truth: I was terrified. Soil! Cats! Self-seeded things! Lawns! Balcony gardening was something of a corset, but…
For all you green thumbs and aspiring gardeners out there, get inspired with the best gardening programmes on TV and on demand right now. Whether youโre a bona fide gardening pro or are itching to transform your balcony into a botanical oasis, weโve got some great telly to get your creative juices flowing, so sit…
Whether you want to learn how to keep your garden plants alive, discover more about the art of gardening as a beginner, or just enjoy some lively conversation while youโre at work in the garden, there are plenty of podcasts for you. This list recommends twelve of the best podcasts about gardening worldwide, spoken in…
If you love growing your own, and find yourself longing for fresh and nutritious homegrown food during the winter months, there is a way of doing this simply by using water.ย Known as hydroponic gardening, this trend is especially useful to know about if you live in a compact urban space.ย The name might sound…
This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush backyard sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. Large, bold leaves, rich colors and interesting silhouettes of blooms are the hallmarks of this style of planting. There are a few easy rules to follow for making a tropical garden.…
Between 1980 and 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded 403 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in the United States. Of these, 69โabout five percentโwere due to cold waves and winter storms, causing nearly $140 billion in damages. For garden centers and greenhouses, where temperature, humidity, and light must be carefully managed,…
Do you have a small plot, awkward corner or narrow balcony that you’re struggling to utilise? You’re in luck because help is at hand. We asked six Chelsea Flower Show designers from the balcony and container gardens to share their best tips for the tiniest outdoor spaces. Each year at Chelsea, the country’s most talented…
One in five of us don’t grow any plants, new research has found. While 78 per cent of Brits do grow plants inside or outside, about a third (32 per cent) say they are beginner gardeners, 38 per cent say they are intermediate gardeners and just 3 per cent say they are expert gardeners. The…
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One of our mottos here at H&G is: ‘In Martha we trust.’ The businesswoman, author, TV host, and all-around domestic expert is a consistent source of home and garden tips and tricks. We often pick up advice from her social media feeds and long-running blog. On the topic of garden ideas, Stewart’s green thumb has…