Spring Garden Ideas
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With spring hopefully just around the corner, it has me looking longingly out the window into my garden. After all, it is a place that I do like spending time in. So this year, I would just love to update and upgrade it a little, making sure I use things like making the most of discount codes and getting the most for my money.
If you just so happen to be thinking along the same lines as me, here are some ideas I have been thinking of lately.
Chiminea
A chiminea has been on my list for a rather long time and is something I need to think about where it would be safe to put one and to be honest with neighbours close by, I’m not sure lighting one up is even possible.
However, there are such lovely ones out there, that it is an idea which does just keep on coming back to me. Perhaps one day I shall go for it and see what happens.
Garden Furniture
Many people have their own preferences when it comes to garden furniture, from tables and chairs to more sofa-like offers. I personally struggle to be in the sun these days, with my skin quickly becoming itchy. So I could really do with something which offers shade over it.
With that in mind, I have to admit I would quite like to invest in a garden swing seat. These offer both a comfortable and shade, the perfect mix.
However, do remember to invest in a patio seat cover for your outdoor furniture to help prolong its life and keep it clean. Alternatively, invest in garden furniture made from weatherproof material to make your furniture last.
Consider Beekeeping
Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby that can be both rewarding and beneficial to the environment. Spring is the perfect time to start a bee colony in your garden, as the weather is mild and the flowers are beginning to bloom. Before you begin, it’s important to do your research and learn about the ins and outs of beekeeping.
You will need to invest in some equipment, such as a hive, frames, and a protective beekeeping clothing. Once you have everything set up, you can start introducing bees to the hive. Over time, you will learn how to care for your bees and how to harvest honey from the hive.
Not only will beekeeping provide you with fresh, delicious honey, but it will also help pollinate your garden, resulting in a healthier and more bountiful harvest.
Flowers, Plants and Seeds
We have quite a few bedding areas around the garden and I would like to make sure they all look nice when the warmer months come around. However, I’m not very good at gardening so may need to call in some help to make this one actually successful.
Right now is a great time to be thinking about what plants and seeds you would like to sow for the upcoming season. If you are looking to start a veg patch this year for instance, March is the time to think about planting; tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, lettuce and many more popular options.
Lighting
There are some wonderful lighting options to choose from these days, from fun fairy lights to path lighting and more (in fact I have a review coming up soon of a beautiful lighted plate).
Personally, I would like to add some fairy lights around the shed this year, I think that would add a lovely look to it.
So, there are a few ideas for things you could do with your garden this year, do you have any plans for your garden this year?
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I already have seeds germinated indoors in heated propagator and grow lights. Six different tomatoes, celery, turnips, mangetout and more. I am going to try growing melons this year.
I’d love to get a full herb garden going. We used to have one but sadly everything died off in it 🙁 Would love to get my girls on with planting some various herb seeds that we can use in our cooking together. Basil, coriander, parsley, chives and more.
Tomato seeds, preferably cherry, as they have been in such short demand lately id like to grow them myself!
I’d like to start teaching my young children how to grow fruit and vegetables from seeds. And also as prices have gone up, great way to save a little bit of money.
vegetables and long lasting flowers
I love growing (and eating!) my own grown veg, so I would love the Red Russain Kale seeds and the Asparagus Pea seeds sound interesting and tasty too!
I’d love to try the Chard. It looks so colourful.
Begonias roses dahlia sweet William
Wildflowers because they look so pretty
black cherry tomatoes , dont like the current shortages of tomatoes , i love them and they are so useful in cooking . Will have to grow my own this year.
I love carrots, so the Carrot Nantes 2000 Seeds would be my choice.
Flowers to attract bees and butterflies because I love watching them come and go on things that I’ve grown
Courgette Atena Polka F1 as I love the texture of yellow courgettes. Maybe some Broccoli Early Purple Sprouting although I’ve never tried growing that before. Outdoor tomatoes too.
the cucumbers and tomatoes sound fantastic, great to keep costs down.
I’ll be planting cucumber and tomato, they taste so much better when home grown!
I think more carrots this year as I eat them nearly every day.
I’ve have never grown vegetables before, but will be trying this year.
I will sow most vegetable seeds as I love to eat home grown food and enjoy cooking using them.
Would love to try that colourful Swiss Chard as looks suchg fun
Tomato Black Cherry seeds because I love tomatoes and have never tried these
The cucumber because I’ve not had much success with them the last few years
I am looking to start a vegetable garden and love the look of the Lettuce Freckles and the black cherry tomatoes. I also need some flowers to attact wildlife and the nasturium jewel mix look pretty
I’d like to grow salad leaves, chard, rocket, cavelo nero and other leaves as they are easy to grow, nutritious and come in plastic when bought from the shops so would help me reduce single use plastic by growing them myself
Mesembryanthemum Harlequin Mix , these would look amazing in the boarder next to our new patio which has only got weeds in it
Def cucumbers as i love them and they are so satisfying to grow! And then some climbing French beans as i did well with them last year – and then some flowers for the bees so cosmos and some rudbekia!