Tag: Andrew Oldham

How to dry herbs

Andrew Oldham explains how to safely select and save herbs for handy later home use There are many herbs that a gardener can successfully dry....

10 ways to garden more sustainably

The RHS experts offer easy ways to help the planet and yourself in the process 1. Plant a tree Trees are brilliant at drawing down carbon...

Low-carb food growing

Andrew shares his personal experiences of dealing with type 2 diabetes There is a history of type 2 diabetes in my family, and in March...

How to grow your own perennials

Finding ‘the wow factor’ with homegrown plants from seed You can call me thrifty, frugal or penny-pinching about the way I try and grow everything...

How to make your own plant feed

Andrew Oldham finds gardeners’ gold in perhaps unexpected places. Gardening for some can be a bit ‘icky’, all that ‘mud’ and those ‘squishy things.’ Eurggh!...

How to recycle food containers for a greener garden

Andrew Oldham explains how to reuse and recycle food containers for a greener garden Plastic is too easy to use. There, I said it. You...