Mr Fothergill's Gardening Advice

If you’re keen to get beautiful flowers blossoming in your garden sooner rather than later, then choosing some fast-growing flowers is well worth considering.

If you’re looking for a fantastic annual flower that’s bold, beautiful, easy to grow, and brings nonstop colour to your garden, zinnias are the answer. These bright bloomers are too often overlook...

Chaos Gardening While some gardeners lean towards meticulous planning and straight rows, a refreshing and wildly creative approach is blossoming in backyards everywhere called chaos garden...

Love the look of cut flowers in your house but hate the price tag they come with? Well now is the time to start your own cut flower garden so you can fill your house with fresh blooms all year roun...

Not only do flowers provide a splash of colour to your garden, but there are also many that you can eat! Here is a list of the most popular edible flowers and how to use them in your cooking.

Wildflower meadows are starting to increase in popularity in New Zealand, and there is no wonder why, they are simply spectacular to look at, but they also have many benefits. Here are five reasons...

Short on space for a garden? Fear not, it is still possible to grow a wonderful variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. With clever planning, you can utilise your space to become productive and ...

Tea is a beverage enjoyed by all walks of life, whether you enjoy a cup of classic black tea or prefer a fruity tisane served on ice. Growing your own cuppa is easier than you think and will make t...

Autumn brings the perfect conditions to get your hands dirty, preparing soil for planting spring flowering bulbs that will see your garden bursting with colour. Some of our favourites to plant at t...

While you're planning for Autumn don't forget to include some of these flowering varieties in your garden patch.

Seed embedded paper is so easy to make, so why not add a little something extra to your gifts and save paper from landfill in the process. Here's how you make them...

Heirloom seeds are great additions to any garden, connecting you to the past whilst preserving time-honored varieties that thrive in your garden today. We uncover everything you need to know about ...

With their large blooms and bright, happy colour, nothing screams Summer like Sunflowers! Learn how easy these stunners are to grow with our growing guide.

Sweet peas are an easy-to-grow annual flower that makes a colourful addition to your garden during cooler months. From seed packet to soil, we've put together some handy information to teach you ho...