Life is a Garden

One of the great joys of growing your own food is being able to harvest tender young veggies just hours before they’re to be served up on a platter. A few steamed new potatoes, a couple of baked baby gem or butternut squashes, a handful of sugared berries are all it takes to add a Masterchef touch to your dinner table, with a few squash and nasturtium flowers as cheerful edible garnish.

Using flowers in your home is one of the most rewarding ways for children to appreciate their versatility. Here’s how to cut and display flowers in your home.

With school holidays just around the corner, now is a good opportunity to plan garden-related ways to enjoy these special family days together

With August just around the corner it’s time to get excited… August is when the first sign of spring arrives in the garden. Fresh shoots start emerging and your garden starts readying itself in anticipation of the coming months.