There is no better food than freshly cooked pizza, made outside with family and friends on a warm summer’s day. This build can be undertaken over a few days and will become a permanent feature in your garden. Here we look at how to build a wood fired pizza oven using reasonably priced materials that … Read more
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is always a valuable enterprise and never more so when food prices are rising. Here we will look at how to grow Cavolo Nero which translates to “Black Cabbage”, a type of very dark and textured Kale strongly associated with Tuscany, but actually grown and regarded highly all through … Read more
A tall and beautiful plant, Hollyhocks are associated with cottage gardens and at up to two metres high can create a stunning backdrop to a border. Something to bear in mind is that Hollyhocks are predominantly biennial or short-lived perennials, which means they spend the first year establishing a root system and foliage, and will … Read more
It is likely that whatever your growing space, be it garden, paved area or balcony, you will have areas that are naturally shaded for some or most of the day. In my garden the left had side gets all the sun, while the right-hand side is shaded by a fence that runs the length of … Read more
A really eye-catching idea that has become very fashionable lately is a hanging basket planted up with succulents. You can use lots of different succulents or just one type if you prefer, and even incorporate trailing varieties for a vertical component. Here I will cover how to make a succulent hanging basket, as well as … Read more
I love chillies. I am addicted for sure and love both fresh and pickled on practically every meal, including breakfast! They are great in so many types of cuisine from Asian, to Mexican and European. There are many varieties to choose from depending on how spicy you want the fruit to be, and what size … Read more
If you find yourself regularly purchasing herbs from the supermarket and want to know how to grow your own, this post will help you discover the 10 easiest herbs to grow at home, either indoors or in the garden. Growing herbs can save you money, reduce waste (how many times have you thrown away that … Read more
Growing plants in containers in the garden is a great way to create a fabulous arrangement that you can move around and change whenever you like. Containers are perfect for smaller spaces and paved areas, and even used in borders to create height, colour, texture and interest. They can be taken with you when you … Read more
Starting a garden can be overwhelming and it very much depends on what you have to begin with. Some people may have a plain area of grass, others may have paving or concrete they need to remove first, or you may be lucky and you already have an existing garden that you have just arrived … Read more
Hi all, I am Sue, founder of the My Garden Heaven website and experience. I have been gardening since purchasing my first house in 2014 and started out as an absolute beginner. I love it so much that I now work in a garden centre! A great deal of my knowledge has come from trial … Read more