Posts by Colin Campbell-Preston
Cold Birds in your garden by a gardener. ‘Emergency Bird 10’.
Cold Birds in your garden by a gardener. ‘Emergency Bird 10’.
Most of the plants in our gardens have developed ingenious w...
ATTRACTING BIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN BY A GARDENER
Attracting Birds to your garden by a gardener.
There is a lot of information flying around on the internet on ways of attracting birds...
Urban Gardening Experts on Getting the Most from Small Spaces
Outdoor space is in short supply in the city and it can be hard to imagine how you could indulge your passion for greenery on a balcony...
Create a Low Maintenance Garden: Top Advice for City Dwellers
Few things in life match the wonderful feeling of relaxing in a pretty garden at the end of a long day. For many of us, however, having...
How to Prepare Your Garden Before Going on Holiday
Summer holidays are often the highlight of the year, but jetting off to sunnier climes loses some of its sparkle when you have to leave...
The Ultimate Guide to Sowing Seeds: What, When & How
Buying seedlings or fully-grown plants from the nursery can soon add up and growing your own plants from seeds is a cost effective and ...
7 Eco-Friendly Ways to Recycle Materials in the Garden
Many gardeners know their garden has a positive impact on the environment and look for ways to make it even more eco-friendly. Whether ...
7 Fun Allotment Projects to Do with Kids This Summer
Balancing an allotment with busy family life can be a challenge at the best of times, but as the summer holidays approach it can be eve...
The Beginner’s Guide to Urban Beekeeping
From a hay fever cure, to an antiseptic, to a delicious way to top your morning porridge, honey has a variety of amazing uses and no on...
Why You Should Start a Gardening Community Group – and How to Do It
In our busy modern lives, it can be hard to fit in time to spend outdoors enjoying nature. For those of us who live in the city, this c...
Is No-Dig Gardening a Better Way to Grow?
No-dig gardening may feel like a new technique with all the buzz it’s generating at the moment, but this is an organic gardening style ...
Things to Consider When Cultivating an Inner City Garden
You might think that your tiny inner city flat doesn’t have enough outdoor space for growing delicious food, pretty flowers, or stunnin...
