Feed the bees this summer – 5 flowers to plant for a bee-friendly garden
Honeybees are wonders of nature. You may see them buzzing happily from...
Encouraging wildlife in the garden
If you are looking for a cost-effective and low maintenance option to...
Vann – a Surrey gem
Vann is a family home between Chiddingfold and Godalming, owned by the...
Our Love Affair for Lawns
We’ve always had a love affair for lawns, in fact some would say that the...
Grow your own from seed
The popularity of ‘Grow Your Own’ continues to rise, with 38% of British...
Creating a Garden for Retirement by Beth Otway
In the garden I am always thinking ahead, whether I’m ordering seed for...
Spring is here! Top ten signs of it in your garden
Spring is now here, and there are signs of it all around us – birds...
Beth Otway’s Exciting Vegetables to Grow Now!
I enjoy the excitement felt at this time of year! By the middle of...
Beth Otway’s Gardening Advice
Spring is a magical time. Cheerful spring flowers brighten our gardens,...
More Ideas for Using Less Plastic in the Garden with Beth Otway
Over the past few years, we’ve all become more aware of the dangers of...
Mid-April to mid-May in the garden
Sowing seeds is a wonderfully cost-effective way to garden. Many hardy...
Farnham’s Secret Victoria Garden
There’s something quite magical about a secret garden, writes Beth Otway....
Beware the perils of gardening!
By Mike Stockbridge of Elstead Chiropractic and Therapies Clinic Hard to...
Beth Otway’s Gardening Hints and Tips
I am so excited now that spring has arrived! There a choice of so many...
Happy New Houseplant by Beth Otway
Now that the Christmas decorations are long gone, if you find yourself...
My favourite cut flowers… with Beth Otway
I'd like to introduce you to some of my favourite cut flowers; these...
Woolbeding Gardens – a modern masterpiece
Quietly tucked away in the valley of the River Rother lies one of the...
A plant for your palm
Bonsai is the art of growing dwarf trees and shrubs from seedlings or...
Container plants for bees and butterfiles
By VantagePoint's local garden writer, Beth Otway Whether you’ve got a...
