Grow Your Own

Jamie Oliver Launches His Kitchen Garden Project For UK Primary Schools

Jamie Oliver launched his Kitchen Garden Project several years ago to meet the needs of the new compulsory food education curriculum. David Coton finds out how schools can get involved and the campaign's tie-up with the Soil Association.

Jamie Oliver
Kitchen Garden Project
Recycling

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 4th of December, 2014.
Updated on Friday, 4th of May, 2018.

Orchid Plant Care Tips

Orchids in pots, especially the ‘Moth Orchid’ or Phalaenopsis, are widely available and popular gifts. Placed on a window sill, they bloom for long periods when pruned, watered and fed correctly. In this article David Coton share some important orchid plant care tips.

Fertilizer
Compost
Grow Your Own

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 20th of August, 2015.
Updated on Tuesday, 8th of May, 2018.

How To Feed Your Garden

A large range of nutrients are necessary for your garden to grow, Martyn Loach outlines their importance and the options that are available.

Organic Gardening
Fertilizer
Compost

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Tuesday, 19th of August, 2014.
Updated on Friday, 19th of April, 2019.

How to Interest Children in Gardening

Certain challenges in life are easier to negotiate than others, Martyn Loach thinks that persuading children to become interested in gardening shouldn't be too difficult and can be very rewarding.

Organic Gardening
Seeds
Cuttings

Written by Martyn Loach.
Published on Friday, 8th of April, 2016.
Updated on Wednesday, 4th of September, 2019.

Why Bamboo Is Brilliant

David Hall recently had the pleasure of visiting Thailand an exciting, dynamic country full of contrast and colour. Being botanically minded he was particularly struck by the diversity of the beautiful Bamboo plants.

Garden Design
Grow Your Own
Plants

Written by David Hall.
Published on Thursday, 27th of August, 2015.