Broad beans are just one of the vegetables that Holly grows every year. It’s not just the beans that are delicious, so are the flowers and young leaves! Find out more …

As the winter begins to wane and your garden begins to awake from its slumbers, spring gardening becomes essential to ensure your garden will be vibrant and healthy throughout the warmer months. 

Whether you have a coastal garden in Southerndown or a sheltered spot in Cowbridge, pruning at the right time here in South Wales is key to healthy, vibrant climbing roses.

There’s something quite magical about a crisp winter morning here in South Wales – frosty lawns, bare branches, and that low golden light. But while it’s lovely for us to look at, winter can be tough on our gardens.

October is one of my favourite months in the garden here in South Wales. The air is crisp, leaves are turning, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking ahead to spring. One of the most rewarding jobs next month? Planting spring bulbs.

It’s the end of September and you can already feel that little nip in the air here in South Wales. I always think this is one of the loveliest times of year in the garden — there’s still plenty of colour, but even the swallows can sense the change coming.

Autumn gardening can feel like a long list of jobs, but September really is one of the most rewarding months to get outside.