Borough Market, Franchi Seeds and the Eden Project are joining forces to create an abundant kitchen garden for the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower show, running from 3rd – 8th July. The Kitchen Garden is a collaboration between Borough Market, Britain’s most renowned food market; Franchi Seeds of Italy, the oldest family seed company in[…]
Gardening news – Borough Market Kitchen Garden set to inspire home growers at Hampton Court Show
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening news, General Gardening, Herbs, RHS flower shows, Seeds Jun 04, 2018
Gardening news- Putting down roots in a smaller home: Robert Dyas has plenty to offer urban gardeners.
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Fruit and veg gardening, Gardening for beginners, Gardening news, General Gardening, Herbs, Propagation, Seeds Apr 17, 2018
As spring calls out to the green-fingered with its promise of warmer weather, now’s the perfect time to start planting crops in your garden. But of course, in 2018 that may be somewhat of a presumptuous statement to make. With the notorious Housing Crisis plaguing the nation, to the younger generation the idea of owning[…]
Herbs for containers and hanging baskets
By Mark - Garden for Pleasure Container gardening, Herbs Jun 17, 2016
The merest sprig of culinary herbs can bring zing and zest to the dullest of dishes. The ultimate freshness of a home grown harvest, straight from plant to pan, can pleasantly intensify their impact. Many can be propagated at home from cuttings or the large array of seeds offered by mail order, or purchased ready[…]