Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

Mats & Tapes – They’re So Great!   Commonly seed packets are supplied with loose seeds that you carefully pour out into your hand and sow one by one, but what if it could be easier than that? I...

How’s it Hangin'? Growing in garden beds and pots is the popular way forward for many gardeners however today we are putting the spotlight on hanging pots. Hanging baskets and pots are often overl...

Start a new Christmas tradition by growing your own Christmas Tree. Follow this guide to grow the Christmas Spirit this festive season and beyond!

Stuck with what to get Dad this Father's Day? We've got gifts to knock the socks off any father figure in your life!

As an ever-popular variety of vegetable seeds to grow, tomatoes are really versatile for many different recipes. For your cooking, there are so many different varieties of tomato seeds that you ca...

Bulbs on the most part are set-and-forget in the garden, but after a few years, many will benefit from being lifted and divided. Read on to learn why and how to divide bulbs to keep your flowers bl...

Summer may seem like a while away yet, but the cooler months are the perfect time to prepare your garden for blooming many months ahead. Though sowing flower seeds for summer is typically done in ...

Everlastings also known as paper daisies have grown in popularity in recent years with both budding gardeners and green thumbs alike. With a variety of common names you may be wondering what fits ...

Hippeastrum, also known as amaryllis or ‘hippies’, produce large, trumpet-shaped flowers that will decorate your garden space beautifully. They’re relatively simple flower bulbs to grow, so they ar...

Frost Proof Your Garden Frost is a natural part of the seasons, and while it can look quite beautiful on brisk early mornings, it can also wreak havoc on some of your plants! Keep these top tips i...

Coco fibre is taking the gardening world by storm—and with good reason! It’s an environmentally friendly, plant-loving material that’s as versatile as it is sustainable, and it’s used within a w...

Understandably, strawberries are one of the most popular fruits to grow at home; you really can't beathome-grown strawberries for their freshness and flavour. What might not be known by new gardene...

Exploring the Different Types of Berry Canes There really is nothing better than harvesting from your own delicious Berry Canes directly from your own garden or patio. Rich in flavour and vitamins...

Lawn Alternatives: Never Mow Your Yard Again! Reclaim your weekends and say goodbye to endless mowing. No mow gardens aren’t new but are certainly popular right now and for good reason. They are l...

Layering Bulbs – Lasagna Gardening    Lasagna is delicious however we aren’t talking about that today. Much like the classic Italian dish, lasagna planting involves layering – only instead of ...

Potatoes are super-versatile and are a staple ingredient of many meals in one form or another, whether boiled, mashed, chipped, roasted, or baked. Freshly dug and lightly boiled with mint, cooled,...

Whether you have a large garden, a few raised beds, or containers on a balcony, succession sowing can help you maximise garden yield and keep your crops coming all season long.

Ever dreamed of harvesting your own fresh berries in Summer? Make that dream a reality with our easy grow guide on how to grow berry canes.

Welcome to winter! It may not be the busiest season in the garden but there is still plenty to plant and gardening jobs to do in the cooler months. In this guide, we’ll help you keep your garden al...

Kids Gardening Activities For Easter! With the Easter school holidays just around the corner why not give the Easter bunny something yummy to munch on! The flora and fauna in the garden are fasc...

If you're short on space or perhaps live in an apartment, you've most likely settled on the idea that you can't have a garden. Well let me introduce you to ‘Container Gardening’ and how you too can...

Mother's Day is just around the corner. Give the special mother figures in your life the gift that keeps on growing. Check out our Growing Gift Guide for ideas!