Tag: How To

How to sow and grow an organic salad bar

A fresh supply of organic salad crops, microgreens and pea shoots is possible throughout the growing months in even the smallest space explains Chris...

Important gardening tasks for May

Ruth gets to grips with the most important May tasks The first ever issue of Amateur Gardening was issued 140 years ago this month and...

How To Take Semi-Ripe Cuttings

The experts at Amateur Gardening show you how to propagate shrubs, climbers and woody herfor from semi-ripe cuttings. Now is the time to propagate shrubs,...

How good plant care saves us money

Time spent nurturing plants keeps money in the bank, says Ruth In the last issue I explained how having a naturally diverse garden with lots...

How to be successful with bearded irises

A sunny spot but don’t overwater says Beth Chatto Garden’s growing manager, Marc "The countdown is on for the premier show of the horticultural year,...

How to attract pollinators in a small space

Beneficial insects will create a buzz even in a small space, writes Chris Collins, Garden Organic’s Head of Horticulture Insects don’t care how big your...