Make the most of your outdoor space with
Our Country Garden
Gardening Inspiration
Inspiration for your garden. Whether you’re looking to plant some new flowers or start a vegetable patch, take a look at our guides to spruce up your outdoor space.
Our Top 10 Shade Loving Plants For Cottage Gardens
If you have a shady spot in your garden, then you’ll know…
Our Top 8 Spring Flowering Bulbs
After a long winter, seeing the first shoots from our spring bulbs…
11 Tips for an Incredible Winter Garden
Our Top 5 Summer Bulbs
At the end of spring, it’s easy to think that the season…
The Best Bulbs For A Beautiful Spring Garden
The Complete Guide To Gardening in Grow Bags
Gardening in grow bags is an excellent choice for anyone with limited…
Explore Vertical Gardening
Explore our innovative vertical gardening tips to help you transform your space into a productive and intriguing garden. Whether you’re looking to get the most out of a small space or try something new, our expert advice will guide you every step of the way.
The Complete Guide To Creating a Vertical Garden Bed
While many gardeners believe that they need the perfect plot to start…
How Much Can You Grow In A Vertical Garden? A Guide To Maximising Your Space
Vertical gardening is a great way to maximise the produce you can…
How to Create a Vertical Garden In Your Space
Vertical gardens are a great way make any outdoor space that you…
7 Benefits of Vertical Gardening
If you’re looking to maximise the amount of planting area available to…
How to Make a Vertical Garden with a Pallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re looking for a cheap and beautiful way to start a…
7 Creative Vertical Garden Ideas For Your Balcony
No matter what size your balcony is, vertical gardening is a great…
Balcony Gardening Tips
Discover our creative tips to help you transform your balcony or rooftop into a beautiful green space. From adding privacy to growing vegetables and even planting trees on your balcony, we’ve got you covered.
Choosing The Right Pots & Containers For Your Balcony
Before moving house and getting access to our country garden, my wife…
Top 5 Plants For Sunny Balconies
For those of us who want to create green oases on our…
How Much Can You Grow on a Balcony?
The answer to how much you can grow on a balcony is…
17 Innovative Small Garden Tips
Top 10 Trees For Balconies
If you live in an apartment and are looking for more greenery,…
11 Bug-Repellent Plants For Your Balcony
As summer arrives, we all look forward to enjoying more time on…
Indoor Gardening Advice
Even if you don’t have any outdoor space, you can still start your green-fingered journey.
Growing Vegetables Indoors
At Our Country Garden we’re passionate about growing in any space, from…
How To Grow Spinach Indoors
In our opinion, spinach is one of the best crops to grow…
How To Create an Indoor Herb Garden
Growing herbs indoors allows you to add fresh, homegrown flavours to your…
How To Create A Milk-Jug Greenhouse
If you want to start sowing seeds before your final frost date…
Keep Up With your Gardening Jobs
Stay ahead of the game with our month-by-month gardening guides to help your garden stay in top shape.
January Garden To Do List
While we’re still in winter and not much is growing in our…
February Garden To Do List
As we start to see the first signs of spring in our…
March Garden To Do List
As the chill of winter begins to fade, March brings the first…
April Garden To Do List
Spring is here with beautiful spring bulbs brightening up the landscape. April…
May Garden To Do List
As the spring bulbs start to fade and herbaceous borders burst into…
June Garden To Do List
The longer days and warmer temperatures make June one of my favourite…
July Gardening To Do List
July is typically one of the hottest months of the year, offering…
August Garden To Do List
August is typically the hottest month of the year, offering the perfect…
September Garden To Do List
As the temperatures start to cool from the highs of August, the…
October Garden To Do List
Now that the sunny days of summer have left us, there’s still…
November Garden To Do List
As we head into November, the garden undergoes a remarkable transformation, from…
December Garden To Do List
As December unfolds, most of the gardening jobs have been done for…
Our Latest Guides
-
Top 9 Reasons Why You Should Be Gardening Organically
Choosing organic gardening means embracing a healthier and more sustainable way to grow plants. It’s about…
-
What is Organic Gardening?
Discover what it means to have an organic garden and the 5 principles behind organic gardening
-
9 Flowers For A Beautifully Scented Garden
There’s something truly magical about stepping into a garden filled with the gentle perfume of flowers.…
-
The Best Bulbs For A Beautiful Spring Garden
Find out which bulbs to plant for your space to help you have a beautiful spring…
-
17 Innovative Small Garden Tips
Transform your small garden into a spacious oasis with these 17 clever design tips, from vertical…
-
11 Tips for an Incredible Winter Garden
Discover how to create a beautiful winter garden that thrives during the colder months with these…
-
The 11 Best Plants for Stackable Planters
I’ve always loved stackable planters as a way to create a vertical garden. There’s something about…
-
11 Best Plants to Grow in a Vertical Pallet Garden
Vertical pallet gardens are a great way to maximise your outdoor space by adding greenery and…
-
How to Make a Vertical Garden with a Pallet: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you’re looking for a cheap and beautiful way to start a vertical garden in your…