February is the month where it starts to get a little bit lighter and the promise of Spring is just around the corner. There are plenty of seeds that you can start to sow indoors as well as some hardier ones that we can direct sow outside in milder parts of the UK.

For me, February is the month when all things growing start to ramp up! It’s an exciting time. Below are some jobs to do in February to set yourself up for the coming growing season.

Whilst it is a little early in the UK to start sowing a lot of seeds, there are some that you can get started indoors to give them (and yourself) a head start. I share some ideas for seeds you can sow in January.

January is a brilliant month to spend time reflecting and preparing your growing space for the upcoming season. I have shared some ideas for jobs you can do in the garden or allotment in January to set yourself up for success.

From ‘in and out’ plants, to table top veg gardens, the RHS has made some bold predictions for what gardening will look like in 2026. Read on to see the eight trends predicted for the coming year.

When we think about plants in the garden, it’s often in terms of colour, flavour, or the joy of watching something grow, but plants can also become part of our daily rituals through teas, tinctures, and other herbal preparations.

Shady spaces don’t have to be forgotten corners of the garden. By choosing shade-loving vegetables, you can maximise your growing area, enjoy a longer harvest season, and reduce the stress of keeping crops cool in summer. 

Whether you’re planting your first border, organising your allotment, or just trying to identify that mystery shrub down the road, these gardening apps make the whole process easier in my opinion.

Perennial vegetables are a brilliant way to make your garden more resilient, sustainable, and rewarding. With just a little planning at the start, you’ll be harvesting year after year without the constant replanting and digging. 

Whether you grow in the garden borders, a raised bed, or an allotment plot, the ecosystem is complex and companion planting can make a huge difference.

For those readers who are like me and enjoy visiting an RHS garden, a National Trust property, or generally pottering about wherever there are plants, may I suggest a trip to Marrakech?

The role that plants and fungi can play in tackling climate change is among the key themes explored in the inspirational new Carbon Garden at Kew Gardens.

Welcoming both professional and amateur growers alike, the free-to-enter trials accept new seedling roses from all over the world. I spent the day there learning all about the judging process.

Whether you’re planting your first border, organising your allotment, or just trying to identify that mystery shrub down the road, these gardening apps make the whole process easier in my opinion.

For those readers who are like me and enjoy visiting an RHS garden, a National Trust property, or generally pottering about wherever there are plants, may I suggest a trip to Marrakech?

The role that plants and fungi can play in tackling climate change is among the key themes explored in this inspirational new garden at Kew.

Is there a better way to spend a sunny Saturday than with a walk around some beautiful gardens and a visit to a flower show? I say not! Come with me to Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show .

Make a Metre Matter is all about encouraging people to dedicate a small to something that will make a difference to the environment, to their health, or to the food that they consume.

According to one of the resident horticulturalists The Fruit and Vegetable Garden at RHS Rosemoor is all about celebrating the flavour of the seasons. And, boy, it does not disappoint.

February is the month where it starts to get a little bit lighter and the promise of Spring is just around the corner. There are plenty of seeds that you can start to sow indoors as well as some hardier ones that we can direct sow outside in milder parts of the UK.

For me, February is the month when all things growing start to ramp up! It’s an exciting time. There are plenty of jobs to do in February to set yourself up for the coming growing season.

There has been quite some time between my writing in my November post that I was going to prune my fruit trees and today (72 days later) when I actually got around to doing it. 

Whilst it is a little early in the UK to start sowing a lot of seeds, there are some that you can get started indoors to give them (and yourself) a head start. I share some ideas for seeds you can sow in January.

January is a brilliant month to spend time reflecting and preparing your growing space for the upcoming season. I have shared some ideas for jobs you can do in the garden in January to set yourself up for success.

Shady spaces don’t have to be forgotten corners of the garden. By choosing shade-loving vegetables, you can maximise your growing area, enjoy a longer harvest season, and reduce the stress of keeping crops cool in summer. 

Perennial vegetables are a brilliant way to make your garden more resilient, sustainable, and rewarding. With just a little planning at the start, you’ll be harvesting year after year without the constant replanting and digging. 

Whether you grow in the garden borders, a raised bed, or an allotment plot, the ecosystem is complex and companion planting can make a huge difference.

Welcoming both professional and amateur growers alike, the free-to-enter trials accept new seedling roses from all over the world. I spent the day there learning all about the judging process.

Starting to grow your own flowers and vegetables can seem daunting at first, but take it from me it’s pretty easy if you are happy with a bit of trial and error.

It’s that time of year again, when growers across the land crack open their seed stores and get excited about all of the tomatoes that they will grow this season.

From ‘in and out’ plants, to table top veg gardens, the RHS has made some bold predictions for what gardening will look like in 2026. Read on to see the eight trends predicted for the coming year.

When we think about plants in the garden, it’s often in terms of colour, flavour, or the joy of watching something grow, but plants can also become part of our daily rituals through teas, tinctures, and other herbal preparations.

Houseplants at a wedding?! Is this the future of wedding florals?

This year’s top gifts for Mums who love their garden.

Get some of that PSL energy into your garden.

The hottest colour of the season. Find out how to add a touch of burgundy to your planting scheme.