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Millipedes-Why are the crawling around my house at night?!!
Ever stepped on a millipede in the middle of the night and wondered what on earth they’re doing wandering the hallway? Turns out, these little curl-up critters are more about moisture than mischief. Here’s how to keep them out of your home (and off your toes) the eco-friendly way!

Tammy Johnson
Nov 73 min read


Identifying & Controlling Aphids on Fruit Trees, Roses & Ornamentals.
Ok, hands up who's having issues with Aphids right now?? Let’s take a look at the most common aphid species you’re likely seeing in your backyard, what signs to look out for, and how to tackle infestations using gentle, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods that keep your garden, and its' helpful critters, in balance.

Tammy Johnson
Oct 276 min read


Time to Tackle Leaf Curl on Stone Fruit
There are a few really important jobs on any gardeners to do lists right now, and if you own any stone fruits this is one of them-treating for leaf curl.
Leaf curl is a fungal disease (caused by Taphrina deformans) that mainly attacks peaches and nectarines.

Tammy Johnson
Aug 133 min read


Why Your Plants Are Dying: 10 Common Reasons and How to Fix Them
Healthy Prayer Plant Written and edited by Tammy 9th May 2025 We’ve all been there. You buy a beautiful healthy plant full of optimism...

Tammy Johnson
May 96 min read


What is eating my seedlings
Written and edited by Tammy 7th April 2025 Insect attacked seedlings The biggest question on every gardener's lips right now is “what is...

Tammy Johnson
Apr 132 min read


How to Grow Healthy Tomatoes Successfully🍅
Learn how to grow healthy tomatoes successfully.
Never buy supermarket tomatoes again.

Tammy Johnson
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Help! My plants are burnt and crispy.
Sunburnt raspberries Written and edited by Tammy 25th February 2024 This would have to have been one of the weirdest summer seasons we've...

Tammy Johnson
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Powdery Mildew🍀
“This spring’s weather has been perfect for powdery mildew, but with a few simple precautions and a keen eye, you can prevent it from becoming a problem in your garden. In this guide, you’ll learn how to identify powdery mildew early, what conditions trigger it, and the most effective prevention and treatment methods to keep your plants thriving through summer.”

Tammy Johnson
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Treating Black Spot on your roses🌹
Written and edited by Tammy 25th April 2023 What is Black Spot, why does it happen and how do we treat it? Black Spot Quite simply, Black...

Tammy Johnson
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Treating caterpillars on Brassicas 101
Written and edited by Tammy 4th April 2023 There's nothing more frustrating and disheartening than pouring all your time, efforts and...

Tammy Johnson
Apr 4, 20232 min read


Snails…come rain, snail, or shine
Written and edited by Tammy 9th March 2023 With the beautiful drop of rain, we've had in the last few days freshening everything up,...

Tammy Johnson
Mar 9, 20232 min read


Crickets-How’s the serenity
Written and edited by Tammy 20th February 2023 Enjoying the peace and tranquillity of a warm bath last night, I listened to the crickets...

Tammy Johnson
Feb 20, 20232 min read


White fly infestation- The buzz on it.
Written and edited by Tammy 12th January 2023 White Fly if in large enough numbers can cause extensive damage. They are a sap sucking...

Tammy Johnson
Jan 12, 20232 min read


Identifying Scale-A sticky situation.
Written and edited by Tammy Dec 22 Scale are a small sap sucking insect that feed on the sugars of a plant. Like any other creature on...

Tammy Johnson
Dec 27, 20222 min read


Pear and Cherry Slugs
Watch my short video to find out what to look out for and how to treat Pear and Cherry Slugs on your fruit trees. Yates Success Ultra...

Tammy Johnson
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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