Resilient gardening: reducing dependence on external inputs
Victoria Plum Once plants are established I don’t expect to water them; they need to be resilient and look after themselves.
Up the Garden Path
Plants want to grow, just give them the chance
All the time I notice the effects of microclimates and try to learn from what happens naturally.
How to bring ‘ghost’ ponds back to life
Field ponds and pits used to give a good home to Crucian carp.
Asian hornet invasion threat to honey bees
This foreign invader has a voracious and indiscriminate appetite for our bees and many of our beneficial insects.
Creating harmony in the garden
We can all make a difference because our many small plots collectively amount to thousands of acres.
All we are saying is give bees a chance
Agriculture, pesticides, nitrates, habitat loss and climate change all cause problems for our 250 species of solitary bee.
Two-acre plant lovers’ garden with a large spring-fed pond
NGS supporter Graham Watts of Dale Farm, Dereham, opened his garden to the public.
When to pinch out fuchsias
This year I knww that I would need to pinch out the flowers if they formed too early, to delay…
Green project outlined at flourishing summer garden show
The Summer Show of Reepham & District Gardening Club, was enjoyed by about 40 members.
Living with the enemy
Bindweed thrives in one corner of my garden; the roots are like spaghetti.