Posts by Rachel Patey
Spring Into Action; Top 10 Tips for February Gardeners
Top 10 Tips for February Gardeners including mulching, bulbs, chitting potatoes and general tidying up!
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KOKEDAMA – A QUICK GUIDE
Kokedama in English, literally means "moss ball" and is a ball of soil, covered with moss, on which an ornamental plant grows. The ide...
TOP 5 ALTERNATIVES TO CUT FLOWERS FOR VALENTINES DAY
Fresh cut flowers are a beautiful, classic valentines gift. But their short life expectancy means they soon wilt and fade, so why not c...
PICKING THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE
Christmas rolls around only once a year and we understand the importance of picking the perfect tree. But with so many varieties, sizes...
The Ultimate Bulb Planting Guide (and How to Deter Those Pesky Squirrels)
Pre-planting tip
Buy bulbs from reputable garden centres (ahem) this October for the best choice and remember to plant October for daf...
5 Trendy Houseplants and How to Care for Them
What are the hottest houseplants of 2017? Rachel from Alexandra Palace Garden Centre, shares her top picks.
The 'pass it on plant'
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