Grow Your Own

Caring for Citrus Plants

You may well have received a citrus plant as a present at Christmas or the New Year. David Coton shares his knowledge on how best to look after these attractive plants that will bear fruit if provided with ideal environment.

May
Christmas Plants
Christmas

Written by David Coton.
Published on Monday, 16th of February, 2015.
Updated on Tuesday, 7th of March, 2023.

Alys Fowler: Soft Fruit And The Great British Garden Revival

Soft fruit was featured in a recent edition of the Great British Garden Revival and David Coton was impressed by Alys Fowler’s enthusiasm for all sorts of berries that can be grown in our gardens.

Fruit
Organic Gardening
Allotment

Written by David Coton.
Published on Thursday, 22nd of January, 2015.

Jamie Oliver Launches Kitchen Garden Project For 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.

Kitchen Garden Project
Jamie Oliver
Vegetables

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 Saturday, 4th of March, 2023.

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, 3rd of March, 2023.

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 Friday, 3rd of March, 2023.

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.
Updated on Thursday, 2nd of March, 2023.