5 Minute Friday

Growing parsley from seed: A step by step guide Parsley is a staple in many kitchens, this culinary herb has bright green leaves and a refreshing, slightly peppery flavour. While...

Taking and caring for Scented Geraniums in the UK Scented Geraniums are one of those multipurpose plants I love. They have beautiful flowers, scented leaves and can be grown as...

Propagating Mint Plants from roots It maybe winter and the garden is fast asleep but don’t despair, you can still get some gardening done. Beat the winter blues, by propagating...

A Step by step guide to growing chives from seed Chives are a must have plant in a UK herb garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner...

Home Grown happiness: Growing tomatoes from seed in the UK. Tomatoes are one of the stars of the homegrown vegetables. They are easy to grow and there is no comparison...

Winter can be tough on our tender perennials, but with a bit of preparation, you can help them survive the winter, and emerge as thriving plants, come the spring. Perennials...

Growing chillies from seed can be an especially rewarding experience, either for beginners or seasoned gardeners. Nothing beats the flavour of a home grown chilli, bursting with vibrant flavours, aroma...

Sweet peas, are loved by gardeners for their fragrant and delicate flowers. These plants are very easy to grow and growing them from seed is very rewarding. A little bit...

Prepare your Mints for the Winter Mints is a tough herb, but as you know we can have harsh winters. On today's 5 Minute Friday blog and video, we show...

Lavender is a classic for a reason. Who can resist the fragrant foliage, along with the beautiful purple, blue or white flowers. In the UK it is one of the...

On Todays 5minute Friday, we are going to show you, how to take cuttings from a Verbena Bonariensis.  A bit about Verbena Bonariensis Let me introduce you to this plant,...

 On Todays 5minute Friday, we are going to show you how to plant Tulip Bulbs. We have some fantastic tulips to plant today, they are Carnival de Nice, a really...