Colour from bark, leaves and some flowers will light up your winter garden
Author: Ashridge Support
When do Snowdrops Bloom in the UK?
Who doesn’t love snowdrops? People who don’t read this article!
How to Propagate Hardwood Hedge Cuttings in Late Winter
Right now is an ideal time to try, when the soil is nice and damp and not-frozen.
Grow Your Own Blueberries and Delight in a Homemade Blueberry Pie!
Are you a fan of sweet and tangy blueberries? Imagine plucking fresh blue beauties straight from your own garden and transforming them into a delectable homemade blueberry pie. Well, with just a load of effort and this here recipe, you can enjoy the satisfaction of growing and baking with your own homegrown blueberries into homemade… Continue reading Grow Your Own Blueberries and Delight in a Homemade Blueberry Pie!
July is Still a Nesting Month for Many Birds
We can all keep our eyes out for bird nests in our gardens’ hedgerows, shrubs, and trees: especially when trimming & pruning them! According to RSPB guidelines, the main months of birds nesting in the UK are March to August inclusive, so we always check thoroughly for nests before hacking back any of our shrubbery,… Continue reading July is Still a Nesting Month for Many Birds
Raspberry Bakewell Recipe
Indulge in the delectable world of Raspberry Bakewells with our irresistible recipe. Picture this: plump and juicy raspberries, bursting with sweet-tart goodness, nestled within a buttery pastry shell and crowned with a luscious almond filling. What makes any Raspberry Bakewell recipe even more delightful is using your own homegrown raspberries, freshly picked from your very… Continue reading Raspberry Bakewell Recipe
Summer Berry Cheesecake
Redcurrants start to fruit at the end of June. If you can get to them before the birds do, this is a delicious way of enjoying them at their best, fresh and totally in season. This easy, no-bake cheesecake serves 10-12 people. Ingredients 300g digestive biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted 500g cream cheese 75g icing… Continue reading Summer Berry Cheesecake
Cheese and herb aigrettes
These miniature savoury doughnuts make a lovely canapé served with a glass of fizz, perhaps at a coronation celebration, or indeed if you want to mark National Doughnut Week which also falls this month (20-28th May). They’re a fun way of using fresh herbs in your cooking too. If you have one of those new-fangled… Continue reading Cheese and herb aigrettes
6 Common Bay Tree Problems & Solutions
Broadly speaking, bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is an easygoing, low maintenance evergreen tree that should give many years of pleasure in your garden. No garden plant is entirely maintenance free, and it’s worth knowing about the handful or so of common problems that can affect bay trees. Spotting issues before they escalate is the best… Continue reading 6 Common Bay Tree Problems & Solutions
15 Ideal Trees for Growing in Pots
According to the proverb, ‘To be happy for a year, get married; to be happy for life, plant a garden.’A well-chosen tree makes the perfect finishing flourish, and by planting trees in a pot, it’s perfectly possible for even a balcony-sized garden to enjoy their many benefits. Container grown trees make an attractive focal point… Continue reading 15 Ideal Trees for Growing in Pots