How to plan a garden and why you should do it to get the most out of your garden space this season! Over the last few years I have started writing up a garden plan at the end of winter to help me plan exactly what I'm going to put in my garden - Continue Reading
In the garden
Polytunnel/Tunnelhouse 101
Something I get asked a lot about is our polytunnel. I am always happy to talk about it as we love it SO much so I thought it was time I answered a few common questions I get about our specific tunnel and about growing in a polytunnel in general so Continue Reading
Summer 2018/19 Garden Update
What worked in our garden this summer, what didn't and the plant varieties that we loved! We've had our last beach weekend for the summer so I'm now officially starting to try and get out of summer mode and embrace autumn. But it's HARD!! I am Continue Reading
How to freeze green beans
If your beans are going crazy in the garden this year let me show you the best (and easiest) way to preserve them for use all year long - here is a quick tutorial on how to freeze beans! Our beans have gone CRAZY this year! I grow them every Continue Reading
How To Transplant Seedlings
How to transplant seedlings - from preparing the garden, to how big the plants need to be and the ideal conditions to transplant in, here is all you need to know about transplanting and re-potting seedlings. You've made your garden plan, planted Continue Reading
How To Harden Off Seedlings
You've planted your seeds and taken great care of them inside - don't let your hard work go to waste. Here's how to harden off seedlings to ensure they do well once planted outside! As a beginner gardener I was so cute. Hey, let's throw a bunch of Continue Reading
How to Start Seeds Indoors
Growing plants from seed isn't scary or hard and is a great way to have more control over your growing season and to grow a bigger variety of plants. Here is my step by step guide to show you how to start seeds indoors! When I first started Continue Reading
Our 2018 Summer Garden Plan
Our 2018 summer garden plan - what we are planting and how we are preparing and taking care of the garden this year! I've only been gardening for a few years. I helped my mum out a bit in our garden when I was growing up and pottered with my Continue Reading
Growing Strawberries in Raised Beds
I've already given you my top tips for planting strawberries, now let me show you how we are growing strawberries in raised beds this year! If you saw my post a few weeks ago about how to grow strawberries, you'll be feeling well equipped to plant Continue Reading
How To Grow Strawberries
If you want fresh strawberries in your garden this summer it's time to plant! Here is my easy guide with 5 quick tips, plus answers to some common questions to help you grow the best strawberries this season! Is there anything better than Continue Reading
How to start a herb garden (for less than $11!)
It's summer which means it is the perfect time for growing! I have the perfect project for beginner (or expert!) gardeners today - how to start a herb garden for less than $11! Continue Reading
October Round-Up
October was such a busy little month here! #1 - The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup!! (Technically that happened here on November 1st but the actual game was in the UK on October 31st so we will run with that!) Go All Blacks! We made this epic Continue Reading
