Autumn’s Bounty: Apples.

Apples are in abundance this autumn. As I write, it is October…
October 8, 2022/by Sue Reed

Autumn Equinox Gathering. A Foraged Wreath

There’s a nip in the air as the autumn equinox opens the…
September 20, 2022/by Sue Reed

How to build a hotbox for propagation, early seed sowing and growing

Making a hotbox may well be the answer if are you chomping…
February 27, 2021/by Sue Reed

Feeding the Birds in Winter

Feeding the birds in Winter. It's February, and there's been…
February 14, 2021/by Sue Reed

Looking at Leeks: Growing and Eating.

Do you grow leeks? Would you like to grow leeks? They are a…
February 7, 2021/by Sue Reed

Late Summer Sowing for Autumn & Winter Veg

It is late Summer here, and Autumn is knocking on the garden…
August 25, 2020/by Sue Reed

Succession Planting for Vegetables All Year Round

Succession planting has nothing to do with the monarchy but…
August 13, 2020/by Sue Reed

In Praise of the Nasturtium from the Bridge Cottage Garden

I’d like to take a moment to sing the praise of the humble…
August 11, 2020/by Sue Reed

Growing Raspberries from the Bridge Cottage Garden

As I write, it is July and raspberry season is in full swing.…
July 27, 2020/by Sue Reed

Grow Better Veg with Companion Planting

Companion planting. Like us, plants have friends, and like…
July 24, 2020/by Sue Reed

Recycling Plastic in the Garden

We all now know that we should be reducing our plastic waste,…
July 23, 2020/by Sue Reed

Growing Herbs

A guide to growing herbs and some suggestions for their uses…
July 14, 2020/by Sue Reed

Drying Herbs – The Bridge Cottage Way

Drying herbs can save you money and provide a good amount…
July 3, 2020/by Sue Reed

Tying up Unruly Peas, Mangetout & Broad Beans

It's June, and the crops are growing well in the Bridge Cottage…
June 29, 2020/by Sue Reed

Make your own Organic Comfrey Feed

We cut down comfrey to make our own organic comfrey feed…
June 29, 2020/by Sue Reed

Why Bother? Gardening & Growing Food.

Why do we go to all the bother of gardening and growing food?…
June 22, 2020/by Sue Reed