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How to grow alstroemeria from seed
Growing Alstroemeria from seed is easier than you think. Watch my full demonstration video.
Jill Bretherton
Jun 201 min read


Sow these seeds now.
Cottage garden flowers you can sow in June
Jill Bretherton
Jun 141 min read


10 plants you can still propagate now
Plants you can propagate from cuttings in June
Jill Bretherton
Jun 141 min read


Step -By-Step Marigolds
Full demonstration. Sowing and growing marigolds made easy.
Jill Bretherton
Jun 141 min read


Persicaria Bistorta
Everything I have learned about this cottage garden essential
Jill Bretherton
Mar 81 min read


Divide your Peonies in October.
In this video I explain how and why I propagate my peonies in October and create brand new plants after. Propagate Peonies in October Christmas hoodie. Mother Fox with cubs. Buy with confidence, direct from amazon. 🇬🇧 Shop AmAzon UK 🇺🇸 SHop Amazon USA
Jill Bretherton
Oct 21, 20251 min read


How gardeners can save bees...
it starts with education Did you know that the total area of privately owned gardens in the UK alone is estimated to be between...
Jill Bretherton
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Easiest Method. GRAPE VINES from cuttings WATCH this! FOOLPROOF Step-by-step.
No fancy equipment.
Jill Bretherton
Sep 4, 20251 min read


SOW in AUGUST & SEPTEMBER. Snapdragons FROM SEED made easy
Sow Snapdragons in August & September
Jill Bretherton
Sep 3, 20251 min read


AUGUST Seed sowing DEMO: Let's sow ECHINACEA. LARKSPUR, CALENDULA step-by-step.
Start echinacea, larkspur and calendula in august with this step-by-step demonstration.
Jill Bretherton
Sep 3, 20251 min read


10 Cottage Garden ANNUALS you need to SOW in AUGUST. Zones 2 to 10
10 flowering cottage garden ANNUALS you need to start now before it's too late. These will make fantastic pollinators, cottage garden...
Jill Bretherton
Sep 3, 20251 min read


10 Cottage Garden PERENNIALS you need to SOW in AUGUST. Zones 3 to 10
10 flowering perennials you need to start now before it's too late. These will make fantastic pollinators, cottage garden flowers and cut...
Jill Bretherton
Sep 3, 20251 min read


FREE HYDRANGEAS: Hydrangea cuttings made easy.
in this FOOLPROOF step-by-step instructional tutorial. Propagate hydrangeas by taking cuttings. Full video Van Gogh colouring book Van...
Jill Bretherton
Aug 24, 20251 min read


FREE CLEMATIS: clematis cuttings made easy in this FOOLPROOF step-by-step instructional tutorial.
Propagating clematis. Instructional video. A full instructional video on how to take clematis cuttings. Matisse Greyscale colouring book...
Jill Bretherton
Aug 24, 20251 min read


PEONY SECRETS
MY top tips for growing & propagating lush & beautiful peonies Top tips for growing peonies. Cut flowers for market, business planner...
Jill Bretherton
May 30, 20251 min read


Everything that is flowering in MAY zone 8 (ish) UK
Everything flowering in May in an english cottage garden Click the images to check out on Amazon UK. For amazon USA see links below...
Jill Bretherton
May 18, 20251 min read


Propagating Fatsia Japonica
A video tutorial, with follow up video How to propagate Fatisia Japonica with a follow up video below Propagating fatsia Japonica How to...
Jill Bretherton
May 11, 20251 min read


DIY organic soil improver & slow release fertiliser
This video shows you how to make a soil amendment suitable for seedlings, transplants, container and raised bed gardening and even for garden soil.
It also teaches you how to turn this amendment material into a slow release fertiliser.
The video also includes an all purpose recipe for compost tea
Jill Bretherton
May 5, 20251 min read


10 TIPS: How to design a LOW MAINTENANCE garden that looks HIGH MAINTENANCE
10 Tips: How to make a low maintenance garden look high maintenance. Easy budget friendly ideas.
Jill Bretherton
Apr 24, 20251 min read


Grow this POLLINATOR SUPER FOOD from seed
Whether you prioritise growing for pollinators, vegetables, flowers, cut flowers, or container plants, then this perennial plant is ideal in all those circumstances. It's easy to grow and maintain.
Jill Bretherton
Apr 24, 20251 min read
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