Managing pests in your garden
In the previous blog we reviewed advice from Wild about Gardens Advisor Val Rea on how healthy soil and plants help fruit and vegetables survive pests, as well as making gardens more wildlife…
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Grow your own organic garden
Experienced fruit and vegetable gardener Val Rea, who has been a Wild About Gardens Advisor for nearly ten years, shares with us her experience and offers tips on how you can create your own…
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