Monday the 23rd September was the first day of autumn. Most of the plants in my greenhouse are showing early signs of decomposition. With falling temperatures and reduced daylight their…
RoniSeptember 27, 2019
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Ashley Warren
Ashley Warren has lived and loved horticulture and agriculture all his life; he had his first greenhouse at the age of 10 and his first cow when he was 16. He started landscaping in 1984 mainly in Milton Keynes and then all over the country. He moved to Daventry Road Farmhouse in 1987 and has developed Bell Plantation Garden Centre in Towcester, Northants over the last 30 years.
Pick your own vegetables after October 31st, deal or no deal. There is no reason why anyone who has a small patch of dirt should not be able to pick…
RoniAugust 15, 2019
What a difference a couple of weeks makes at this time of year, once January closes and a week into February, the light at each end of the day noticeably…
RoniFebruary 14, 2019
We were working out in the plant area last week installing the new poultry area, the new year sun was warming my back. I noticed a lot of activity around…
RoniJanuary 31, 2019
In these times of uncertainty and high drama, everyone needs to be gardening to relax the mind and soothe the soul. That’s why I am never too stressed! While the…
RoniJanuary 17, 2019
We can all now look forward to increasing day length until the middle of June. With increasing daylight and warmth from the sun, plants will be encouraged to start their…
RoniJanuary 10, 2019
Have you noticed how much ivy is growing up trees in our hedgerows? I personally don’t like to see ivy growing up mature trees as I think it ruins the…
RoniDecember 13, 2018
I know it’s hard to imagine at the moment with the weather so warm but we will soon be experiencing freezing conditions. With sub zero temperatures some plants will be…
RoniDecember 6, 2018
I am sure the frost Wednesday night will see off any remaining summer bedding hiding in sheltered locations. Organic matter in and on the soil will insulate plant roots from…
RoniNovember 22, 2018
During my first trip to Kew Gardens in London, I was captivated by the history of the individual trees planted there. Quite timely – there is an English Oak growing…
RoniNovember 15, 2018
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