Journal

What to Plant in June in Oxfordshire Gardens

June is one of the most rewarding months in the Oxfordshire gardening calendar. The days are longer, the soil is warmer, and the garden begins to feel properly alive again. After the changeable wea...

Afternoon Tea in Oxfordshire: A Relaxed Way to Spend a Summer Afternoon

There is something especially enjoyable about afternoon tea in summer. It slows the day down. It gives you a reason to pause, sit properly, and enjoy something a little more thoughtful than a quick...

Best Summer Plants to Buy from an Oxfordshire Garden Centre

Summer is when a garden centre visit feels especially inspiring. Colour is everywhere, plants are growing strongly, and it becomes much easier to imagine how your own garden could look with a few t...

Best Plants for Summer Pots, Patios and Containers

Summer containers have a way of changing the whole feel of a garden. A plain patio can suddenly feel colourful and welcoming. A front doorstep can become brighter and more inviting. A small courtya...

How to Get Your Garden Ready for Summer Colour

By May, most gardeners are ready to start looking ahead. Spring has brought fresh growth, blossom and early flowers, but now the focus begins to shift towards summer. This is the month when you can...

Easy Vegetables to Grow in May for Beginners

If you have ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, May is one of the best months to begin. The days are longer, the soil is warmer, and many crops can be sown or planted with much more confidence...

Best Plants for Hanging Baskets and Summer Containers

As May arrives and gardens begin moving towards summer, hanging baskets and containers become one of the easiest ways to create colour and impact. They bring life to front doors, patios, courtyards...

What to Plant in May in Oxfordshire Gardens

May is one of the most rewarding months in the garden. By now, spring feels properly established, gardens are filling out quickly, and there is a real sense of momentum in the air. Borders are gree...

The Best Pollinator-Friendly Plants for Spring Gardens

A spring garden should not only look beautiful, it should also feel alive. One of the best ways to achieve that is by choosing plants that welcome pollinators. Bees, butterflies and other beneficia...

Easy Ways to Add Colour to Your Garden in April

After the muted tones of winter, April is the month when many gardeners start craving colour again. The garden begins to wake up, fresh green growth appears everywhere, and suddenly there is real p...