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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... May
As the weather improves, I expect you will all start to enjoy your garden more, so here are a few tips to help you out. 1. National...
Boyd
May 20, 20181 min read
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Plant of the month ... April
Another specimen from my own garden, this month's treasure is Kerria Japonica. Produces a stunning yellow display in April. What's your...
Boyd
Apr 29, 20181 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... April
I have had several reminders that this months blog is late. No excuses, it just is! Anyway, down to business. 1. FREE Plants! Has your...
Boyd
Apr 18, 20181 min read
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Plant of the month ... March
A personal favourite of mine that is making a bit of a resurgence in the plant word. Camellia This beauty is in my own garden where I am...
Boyd
Mar 23, 20181 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... March
1. It's Snow Joke! The 'Beast from the East' has met Portuguese Emma and we have a lovely blanket of snow this week. This will delay...
Boyd
Mar 1, 20182 min read
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Plant of the month February
A new feature for the Plan B blog. One plant for each month of the year - one that is in its 'best show' that month and provides colour...
Boyd
Feb 15, 20181 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... February
February can be a bleak yet short month but grab the opportune days to be outside. 1. Lawn care - It's way too early to start mowing but...
Boyd
Feb 1, 20181 min read
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A Splash of Winter Colour
Winter can be a bleak and dull time in the garden, especially if you have not planned for 'winter show' from your plants (bulbs, bark,...
Boyd
Jan 15, 20181 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... January
Welcome to 18 everyone. You may all be thinking that there is little to do in the garden during the winter months, especially with...
Boyd
Jan 3, 20181 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... December
It's actually freezing out there (at times), and will probably only get colder, so here's a practical list for the month. Maybe your...
Boyd
Dec 5, 20171 min read
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Planting Frenzy
Plan B has been on a planting spree - 293 over 3 days across 2 sites. Admittedly, some were very small 2 litre pots, others though were...
Boyd
Nov 22, 20172 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... November
1. The days of BBQ's and even catching a sneaky espresso outside in the garden, I'm afraid are probably now gone. November is a good time...
Boyd
Nov 7, 20172 min read
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Ever had that feeling you are going around in circles?
Ever had this feeling at work? I have many times but this time it was really necessary and very rewarding. Plan B had 60 or so 'field...
Boyd
Oct 15, 20171 min read
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First post by Plan B
"A garden is the best alternative therapy" Germaine Greer After 30 years of working in the Health Service, many of these as a nurse, my...
Boyd Mullins
Oct 2, 20171 min read
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Fab 5 Gardening Jobs to do in ... October
1. Between the rainy days and if the ground is not too wet, October is generally the last month for cutting the grass. Raise the cutting...
Boyd Mullins
Oct 2, 20171 min read
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