Haxnicks

Coming to a hedge near you! Bees are swarming at the moment but don't worry. They may rest like this for a day or so but will move on. They know this isn't a suitable place. So if they aren't causing a danger then just give them space and they'll be gone before you know it.

Time to plant chillies - jalapenos are great to grow (and to eat ) so the perfect chilli to grow in pots or containers. Grow indoor or even outdoor on a patio if the weather ever warms up. Find out all you need to know chillies from seed here. https://bit.ly/4bdPhtR

Maybe too early to plant seeds, but you can start preparing your soil right now. Cover your soil and it will prevent it from freezing and make it several degrees warmer so you can plant out a few weeks early. The Easy Seedling Tunnels (there are 3 in the pack) will give you a head start and help your seedlings establish more quickly. Discover more ways to extend your growing season here https://bit.ly/3HNplsb

Wishing you all a happy Christmas and a special pat on the back if you have grown yopur own sprouts this year. Here is a lovely easy Boxing Day recipe for you to enjoy. https://bit.ly/47aBVfC

New blog - replenishing nutrients in the soil is just one of the challenges of sustainable gardening in Zambia. Learn more here. https://bit.ly/3v0LkJ6

Latest update on the garden in Zambia - ChuChu explains what is growing - click throught to read about the challenges of sustaiable gardening in Zambia. https://bit.ly/474Wr1c

Latest update from the garden we sponsor at the Grassfly Foundation in Zambia. This is the children's video of the Home of Chances Garden they are so proud of. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3rXsxNN

We'd like to share the progress with the garden that we sponsor at The Home of Chances orphanage Zambia. The garden feeds the children and the gardener we sponsor also teaches the children how to garden - an essential life skill for them & their families https://bit.ly/45C6YQq

Garden Fleece is flying off the shelves as everyone preps their garden for winter. But what is garden fleece and how do you use it? Find out and discover how else to protect plants here... https://bit.ly/3twfVgO

What is garden fleece & how do I use it? If you are interested in extending the growing season to grow more and grow longer then read on to find all you need to know about plant protection for winter gardening https://bit.ly/3LUFEWO

There are two sorts of garlic - hardneck and softneck. One is better for plaiting and one is easier to peel for cooking. There is also debate about which will grow where in the UK. Check out the blog to discover more.https://bit.ly/3th5hun

2 reasons ot plant garlic now -
1) the soil is still soft enough for eassy planting
2) The plant can start growing and establish roots before the really cold wether. Find out how to plant garlic here https://bit.ly/46hoWcq

Does the same force that pulls the oceans and create tides govern the sap rising in your plants? 🌛
Those who practice Lunar Gardening believe it does. Learn more about gardening with the moon here. https://bit.ly/3t2TnUW

Carry on gardening in containers for a winter sprinkled with home grown veg. You could even grow your own Christmas potatoes! Find out more here https://bit.ly/3Ln2Hcw

Is the gardening season done for you? Or do you need some inspiration to carry on planting? Click through to discover how to create an autumn container garden here. https://bit.ly/3PEqF5G

Check out our top tips for how to know if your pumkin is ripe. And how to pick pumkins in a way that will make them last longer. A 'must read' if you want to eat home grown food into the winter. https://bit.ly/44BOe3k

Our butternut squash are nearly all harvested but do you know how to tell if they are ready? There are 3 things to look out for - the rind, the sound and the stem Click through to learn whet to look out for... https://bit.ly/3LdeIB9

If your home grown onions don't last when you store them it could be how you are harvesting them. Check out our guide for how to harvest onions and garlic. https://bit.ly/3PhhHeb

A wildlife pond is a great way to help pollinators and to keep your garden free of slugs and snails. So to take home more of your crop here is 6 steps to create a wildlife pond whatever size garden you have. https://bit.ly/3P7VfEc

We have always dealt with slugs using their natural predator - frogs. A little wildlife pond in the middl eof the garden is all it took for our friendly slug busters to move in. If you want to try it click to find out how... https://bit.ly/3E7fH20

Time to plant our winter Pak Choi in your container garden. the heat of summer is likely to make Pak Choi plants bolt, so now is the perfect time to get ready to plant a late crop. Find out how here.
https://bit.ly/3QHYxze

Time to plant our winter crop of Pak Choi. Now that the "heat" of the summer is waning (well should be!) we are planting the next seeds for a winter crop. Find out how here. https://bit.ly/3qKchiv

There are 3 key questions when starting a container vegetable garden.
1) What containers to use
2) How to Care for a container garden
3) What plants to grow together
Click here to find the answers https://bit.ly/455ZmGj