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Garden Blog
Welcome to our Blog. Your one stop shop to keep up to date with all the latest goings on.

January at Norfolk School of Gardening - John Innes Compost
Written by Ruth Darrah
The school is closed for now, so while we wait for the classroom to re-open, Ruth shares some knowledge about the John Innes Centre, now based local to us in Norwich, and their compost formulations.

Our Essential Guide: How To Grow Chillies In A Greenhouse
It's never too soon to start planning your growing, and with a greenhouse at your disposal, you can start sowing your chillies as early as February.

January at Norfolk School of Gardening - Courses Cancelled, Winter Maintenance
Written by Ruth Darrah
The school gates are closed yet again, but at least there is time to do some winter maintenance in the walled garden and Rhino greenhouse.

Christmas Newsletter 2020
Written by Georgie Matthews
A Merry Christmas message from Rhino and a round-up of recent goings on.

Hawkwell Herbology: December at Home Farm House
Written by Sara of Hawkwell Herbs
Home Farm is filled with enough creatures to make a full nativity scene! Bees and hens need tending to, and there is gardening to be done too (of course).

Kale for Christmas
Written by Ellen Mary
Kale is a fantastic leafy veg to grow at home. It's easy to care for, highly nutritious and hardy as heck!

Winter Bulbs in 5 Weeks & Autumn Sowing Update
Written by Fran Phillips
Sweet peas, anemones and ranunculus are growing merrily for springtime. But if you want some fresh blooms to welcome in the new year, you may want to try forcing some bulbs like narcissus, amyrillis and hyacinth.

Rhino Herder: Sue Simpson
Written by Georgie Matthews
Sue loves all 3 of her Rhinos almost as much as she loves her hundreds of alpines and pelargoniums!

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Winter Colour Coming and Going
Written by Ruth Darrah
As the dahlias finally breathed their last, the planting begins to take on the shapes and colours intended to create interest during winter.

Bubble Wrapping a Greenhouse: Why, How and What For?
Written by Eli Appleby Donald
Bubble wrapping is the most common method used by gardeners to insulate their greenhouse over the winter. Eli gives some advice on the how and the why.

November at Norfolk School of Gardening - Christmas Wreaths & Practical Revision
Written by Ruth Darrah
The Certificate in Practical Horticulture students are having their mettle tested. And festive activities are about to get underway.

Can You Grow Your Own Grains?
Written by Jane Bremen
What to add some variety to your veg garden or always wanted to make your own cereals?