Winter Bird Care

Winter Bird Care

Winter Bird Care Autumn is in the air and winter is fast approaching, so it may be worth giving a thought to our feathered friends!! Alot of people like watching the birds in their gardens, but making sure they are cared for properly can be difficult and what sort of...
Olive Trees

Olive Trees

Olive Trees Olives (Olea Europaea) are small evergreen trees with silver foliage and they will add a touch of the mediteranean to any garden. They are one of the oldest cultivated trees, dating back to ancient Greece. Leafy branches of the olive tree were found in...
Trachycarpus

Trachycarpus

Growing exotics in this country can be quite challenging.  What with Gail force winds and below zero temperatures, the frosts can do their damage. However, with a bit of careful planning and thought, there is no reason why we cant create a garden that has that magical...
Ornamental bananas

Ornamental bananas

Ornamental bananas are usually best kept within the warm, sunny confines of a south facing conservatory, but there are a couple of examples that could be considered as being ‘almost’ hardy and well worth the little extra effort involved in growing outside....
Jurassic Garden

Jurassic Garden

Jurassic Garden Mention the word “Jurassic” and our minds conjure up images of blood-thirsty hunters and plodding giants roaming dense lush forests and vast grassy plains. This is a world-away from the busy hustle and bustle of today’s’ big...