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Bulbs – The Perfect Plant?
Clients often ask me how they can have colourful flowers all year round. They don’t want a lot of fuss and bother. Something that you can plant and leave. Does such a fantasy plant exist? Absolutely! Bulbs are the perfect plant. Most bulbs will not only...
Louise on the Radio
I was pleasantly surprised to be invited by Steve Yabsley to be his main guest on his BBC Bristol lunchtime show. The timing was fantastic as I was launching The Crafty Gardeners in early 2018 and this would be a brilliant chance to speak about it. It was...
Design Tips to Transform your Garden for the Summer
Winter is a perfect time of year for planning garden improvements. Here are five tips for a summer garden transformation. Create Structure Winter is the best time of year to check if your garden has any backbone. A garden should have a skeletal shape that...
Making a Christmas Wreath (video)
Frome Independent Nurseries
Frome has a choice of local independent nurseries where you can rely on friendly expert advice and the confidence that comes with buying locally grown plants. Crafty Gardeners designer Michelle Wake reviews what’s available and asks for tips on plants for...