Tag: Ruth Hayes

It’s time to sow tender veggies

It’s time to shine for beans and tomatoes, says Ruth The sowing season is well underway and we are now at the stage when it’s...

A no-dig bed for free!

Using what you’ve got to improve poor soil We have a problem border in our front garden that is a constant source of disappointment. When we...

Repotting a failing agapanthus

New compost should stimulate a wealth of flowers in summer One of my favourite plants are agapanthus, those noble South African natives that thrive so...

An unexpected bonus

A single tomato produced a whole pot of seedlings A few months ago I found a very squishy homegrown ‘Tigerella’ tomato in a drawer, where...

Keep your pots flourishing

Feeding and pest control are high up the agenda Pots and baskets may be an easy way of adding quick colour to the garden, but...

Houseplant care in spring

Feed, water and re-pot as they return to growth, says Ruth The garden isn’t the only place where the warmer weather and longer, lighter days...