How long before birds go into my bird box?

8 March 2025 0 Comments 3 tags

Bluebird inspecting a renovated birdhouse.

Taking scions from fruit trees, why bother?

27 January 2025 0 Comments 3 tags

Saving scions for grafting.

Dealing with a flooded allotment

25 January 2025 0 Comments 3 tags
Flooded allotment

How to cope with waterlogged fruit trees and bushes.

The benefits of creating a bird-friendly garden.

27 September 2024 0 Comments 3 tags

Creating a safe haven for birds in the fruit garden or orchard.

The importance of wildlife in fruit orchards and allotments

27 June 2024 0 Comments 3 tags

Why considering wildlife is important in fruit growing.

When to prune plum trees to avoid silver leaf disease.

13 May 2024 0 Comments 2 tags

Pruning plums and other stone fruit.

When to graft apples and pears.

10 April 2024 0 Comments 4 tags

Choosing the correct time to graft fruit scions onto rootstocks.

Easter gardening tasks in the fruit orchard

7 April 2024 0 Comments 3 tags

Essential jobs for the garden and allotment over Easter.

The importance of mulching

1 March 2024 0 Comments 3 tags

Spring is a great time to mulch your fruit trees.

Goldfinches and fruit buds

14 February 2024 0 Comments 2 tags

How to stop goldfinches eating your newly formed fruit buds.

The beauty and symbolism of cherry blossoms

10 January 2024 0 Comments 4 tags
Cheery Blossom at lake

Time to enjoy sakura.