In a world where a large, ape-like creature could possibly exist is a world that I dream of living in; large forests, woodlands, green cities filled with… Read more “Here’s hoping that ‘Bigfoot’ could exist”
Tag: gardener
Starting out as a gardener
What I’ve learnt since I began my gardening career
Favourite seeds for 2018
I have three medium sized vegetable beds. One of these is filled with strawberries, blackcurrants, raspberries, a gooseberry and dahlias; the other two are empty and ready… Read more “Favourite seeds for 2018”
‘The plastics’ – mean girls of gardening?
The use of plastic is a huge debate in gardening right now. Us gardeners create wonderful gardens for wildlife and grow our own vegetables to avoid buying… Read more “‘The plastics’ – mean girls of gardening?”
Can social media become your horticultural tutor?
Being self-employed means I work alone. It’s hard to experience new things/be exposed to new gardening techniques when I don’t have a traditional, real life, role model;… Read more “Can social media become your horticultural tutor?”
Toolkit
Tools need to be clean and sharp to be useful. Tool maintenance is essential so you aren’t buying new tools every spring! The most used items in… Read more “Toolkit”
#3
It’s the third year anniversary of Eleanor Owens Gardening! Cracking year out and about looking after my lovely maintenance clients’ gardens and expanding my horticultural knowledge with… Read more “#3”
GROW: Spring bulbs
There’s an abundance of spring bulbs growing in the english countryside; it provides colour in the garden from the beginning of the year. This autumn, I’ve bought… Read more “GROW: Spring bulbs”
Front Gardens
Utilising space is hugely important when it’s limited. Front gardens are a wasted space that aren’t viewed as a ‘garden’ and only a driveway or place to… Read more “Front Gardens”
GROW: Samphire
Samphire has an impressive nutritional value, packed with essential minerals and almost no fat. It is a popular ‘superfood’ that is often used to accompany fish dishes… Read more “GROW: Samphire”