Entries by Eric Roberts

Planting out a wall garden

Planting out a wall garden Planting out a wall garden My interest in the wall geardens came from the beautiful gardens that stuck in my mind as a child growing up here in Yorkshire. Importantly, every year, we would go on a school trip either to the Yorkshire dales or the Lake District. Happily, I […]

Bananas in West Yorkshire

Bananas in West Yorkshire Bananas in West Yorkshire UK Banana Tree Growing Introducing Tropical Treats to West Yorkshire Gardens You’re not alone if you’ve ever dreamed of relaxing in your West Yorkshire garden. Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Of course, while drinking a cocktail topped with bananas, bought from the local shop, you tried to […]

Growing Olive Trees in Yorkshire

Growing Olive Trees in Yorkshire Growing Olive Trees in Yorkshire UK Olive Tree Production: A Touch of Mediterranean in your Yorkshire garden Growing olive trees could be the answer if you’ve ever wanted to add a little Mediterranean sunshine to your Yorkshire garden here in the UK. Although olives are associated with nations such as […]

Unusual Things as Planters

Unusual Things as Planters Tyre Things as Planters Inventive Planters & Garden Ornaments: From Log Burning Stoves to Old Tyres Greetings, fellow horticulturists and garden aficionados! I can’t wait to explore the incredibly creative world of planters and garden accessories today. A lovely garden is an artist’s canvas, and nothing compares to putting your own […]

Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes The Cheeky Cherry Tomato A Bite-Sized History and Its Soaring Popularity Hello, garden lovers and food enthusiasts! I must confess that I have never been a lover of cherry tomatoes. I prefer the beefsteak varieties. Today, we’re going into the colourful world of cherry tomatoes, those brilliant tiny bursts of joy […]

Hydroponic stores are legal

Hydroponic stores are legal Hydroponic stores are legal It’s time to discuss hydroponic stores in the United Kingdom, shall we? These establishments are not in violation of the law. because hydroponics, which is a method of cultivating plants,. Hence, it is an agricultural practice that is entirely legal and acceptable. When it comes to legal […]

A Fertiliser Revolution

A Fertiliser Revolution A Fertiliser Revolution This is great news for all plant and garden lovers. Especially in the UK. With the recent discovery of millions of tonnes of an organic fertiliser called polyhalite,. A revolution is taking root in the heart of North Yorkshire, a transformation that will reshape the global plant-growing industry. This […]

Hedge Cutting using Cordless

Hedge Cutting using Cordless Hedge Cutting using Cordless I must say thaat choosing a cordless hedge trimmer was a no brainer to me. Petrol equivalents are too heavy for an aging gardener like myself. My son does a bit of gardening for people in his spare time. One day I had a go at his […]

composting garden waste including leaves

composting garden waste including leaves composting garden waste including leaves Of course, most gardeners know all about composting. From small gardens to large gardens then composting is probably one of the most common things that gardeners all over the world have in common. So, there are many ways that this can be done from home […]