Originally from South America, nasturtiums have a culinary and medical history. The leaves and flowers are edible with a tangy taste similar to pepper. Used in salads and soups they …Read More about Nasturtiums Gallery 2017
Posts relating to IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
Living with Spanish slugs
The Spanish slug (Arion vulgaris) is here to stay. While it has only been a few years since the Spanish slug took over from our local snails as the main …Read More about Living with Spanish slugs
Bluebells 2017 gallery
Bluebells are considered indicators of ancient woodland. The blooms appear in early spring to take advantage of the sunlight before the forest canopy covers over for the summer. They suit …Read More about Bluebells 2017 gallery
Nasturtiums
Apart from providing wonderful colour in a small garden, nasturtiums are the gardener’s favourite for encouraging beneficial insects into the garden. Originally from South America, nasturtiums have a culinary and …Read More about Nasturtiums
Birds and Bees 2015
Gardening in the city is very important for helping the birds and bees that visit every day. The insect life that makes up the garden ecology and plays such a …Read More about Birds and Bees 2015