Vermiculite or Perlite? The Definitive Answer
The short answer: If you want to increase the water holding capacity of your potting mix, adding vermiculite is preferable. Perlite is good for improving drainage when it’s used in the right amount (at...
View ArticleReview: Preparing A Vegetable Garden From The Ground Up (Stephanie Suesan Smith)
I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to write a post for Stephanie last month. She asked me to review her book Preparing A Vegetable Garden From The Ground Up and I was more than happy...
View ArticleHow often should I water container rosemary?
There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about rosemary. The top candidate for “most misinformative” might well be some variation of the following: “Don’t overwater at any cost and make sure the...
View ArticleReview of Deelat’s solar-powered motion light
I was kindly contacted by Deelat Industrial a few weeks ago. They wanted me to review their outdoor solar-powered motion light and I happily agreed. It wasn’t just the lure of free stuff…I was actually...
View ArticleJanuary roundup: Grapes in pots, vermicompost and kokedama
It’s nearing the end of January and things are likely looking a bit drab in the container garden. Here’ s a roundup of some of the best small-space and container gardening content from around the web....
View ArticleContainer gardening news: Urban kits, mini polytunnels & killing weeds with...
Welcome to this edition of “container gardening news” – an occasional roundup of the best container gardening and small-space products, tips and general bits and bobs from around the web. I hope you...
View ArticleInfographic: The Environmental Cost of Bottled Water
Here’s a cool infographic from InSinkErator. I hope you enjoy it! It might be handy to buy a bottle of water when you’re out, but research shows that the convenience of bottled water has a high...
View ArticleA Look at Homemade Insecticide Recipes
My struggles with pests this year have prompted me to investigate some of the more commonly suggested home-made insecticides. Just to give you an idea, my beetroot has been beset by leaf-miners and...
View ArticleContainer Gardening News: Biochar, One-Legged Stools & Coco Peat
Welcome to this edition of “container gardening news” – an underground roundup of the best container gardening and small-space products, tips and general bits and bobs from around the web. I hope you...
View Article5 Unique Plants for Adventurous Indoor Décor
Use these unique plants to bring your interior decoration to life, and find especially creative ways to get them to match your existing interiors. Plants are a beautiful addition to any home, and they...
View Article7 Super-Quick Ways to Make Your City Home Comfortable
Does your city pad feel more like a sterile office room than a home? Are your rooms drab and dreary? If the answer is “yes”, fear not. Here are seven super-quick tips to turn it into a cosy, classy,...
View Article5 Popular Houseplants for Your Home
Does your home or apartment feel a little lacking in the decorating department? What you might be missing are some houseplants to help spruce things up! Keep reading to learn about some popular...
View ArticleHow to Grow Kale in Containers
Kale is a container gardener’s dream. It’s hardy, resistant to pests and diseases (more or less), tolerant of poor soil, and incredibly nutritious. The key to growing this wonderful plant in containers...
View ArticleA Look at Homemade Insecticide Recipes
My struggles with pests this year have prompted me to investigate some of the more commonly suggested home-made insecticides. Just to give you an idea, my beetroot has been beset by leaf-miners and...
View ArticleFeeling Cold in the Garden? You Need a Haramaki
Every gardener knows the feeling. It’s late winter or early spring. You’re on your knees preparing your flower bed or vegetable patch for the coming season. You lean forward and – brrr…a snap of cold...
View ArticleFive Innovative Indoor Lawn Ideas
Lawns are a British institution, just like strawberries and cream, teatime, and cricket. But in modern day Britain, the average person spends 90% of their time indoors — on tiles, carpets, and hardwood...
View ArticlePruning Container Trees and Shrubs: 5 Tips
One of my favorite plants is a bay tree that lives in a raised bed in my garden. Every summer, it usually doubles or even triples in size. And the secateurs are duly fetched. A lot of container...
View ArticleUrban Gardening News: Growable Calendars, Agroponics and Winter Gardening
Welcome to another edition of Urban Gardening News! Here’s your rundown: First off, here are some wonderful “growable calendars” from Primoza: visit the Indiegogo campaign and the Primoza company...
View ArticleInstagram Foodie Bag Review
I was contacted recently by the Paper Bag Co. to see if I wanted to review their “Instagram Foodie Bag.” I happily agreed. The foodie bag is a beautifully-designed tote that comes with a variety of...
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