Great gardening ideas for those with balconies, patios or small plots from elho, with water storage, grow-your-own and houseplants to the fore.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/24/containers-and-water-storage-for-balconies-gardens-and-indoors/

Give your pond a spring revamp with envii's pond care products - safe for wildlife, pets and people.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/18/spring-clean-your-pond/

If you want a tree that offers fruit, blossom, autumn colour, and attracts wildlife, then the Japanese blood plum Lizzie (Prunus salicina) is for you.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/12/japanese-blood-plum-lizzie-march-plant-of-the-month/

The future for small gardens or balconies is egg-shaped - Eggologic pods make vertical growing easy, with units for nesting birds, plants, climbers and solitary bees. #gardening #wildlife #balconygardening #verticalgardening #environment

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/03/11/eggologic-modular-pods-vertical-gardening-for-everyone/

Iris reticulata Alida – February plant of the month

Blog: these cheery little flowers brighten up the greyest of days If you only have room for a couple of pots, make room for the lovely Iris reticulata Alida, my February plant of the month. For such tiny plants, they pack a big punch, and look terrific brightening up container-grown shrubs. They're scented, too. The flowers are a delightful pale blue, reminiscent of a sunny, cold winter's sky, and I think this is the…

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2026/02/17/iris-reticulata-alida-february-plant-of-the-month/

Christmas gifts from Suttons – classic plants to garden ornaments

From much-loved favourites to new horticultural gems Buying presents for gardeners is tricky, especially if you don't have green fingers, so these Christmas gifts from Suttons are inspirational. Read more about my gifts for gardeners. Christmas Cactus Schlumbergia offers an exotic and colourful display year after year. This Christmas Cactus comes from tropical Brazil and enjoys warmth and humidity. The…

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/11/17/christmas-gifts-from-suttons-classic-plants-to-garden-ornaments/

There's no greater place to look for balcony garden inspiration than RHS Chelsea, and here are 4 entries from this year's show. In my new Balcony and Container Garden category, find out all you need to know from plants that will stand extreme weather to reducing weight.

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/09/23/balcony-gardening-showing-off-container-plants-at-their-best/

#gardening #balconygarden #balcony #balconygardening #containergarden #containergardening #potplants #pots

I finally created a Balcony Gardens and Container Gardening category on my website. Create a green oasis even if you don't have a garden. Find pots, plants and peat-free composts.

#gardening #balconygardening #containergardening #pots #plants #peatfree #compost

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/category/balcony-gardens-and-container-gardening/

Are we having longer autumns or is it a false autumn? How my garden's reacting to climate change and drought stress.

#gardening #falseautumn #falsefall #drought #climatechange

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/09/18/false-autumn-or-longer-autumns-which-is-true/

Another finished project. Freeform crochet inspired by dragons - 7 large dragons eyes and a couple of nostrils in there and lots of patches of crocodile stitch. Now hiding my tatty but comfortable conservatory chair!

#crochet #freeformcrochet #crochetinspiration #crochetersofmastodon #crocheting #abstractcrochet #yarnaddict #yarnart #yarnartist #fibreart #fiberartist #fiberart #fibreartist #fibreartistsofmastodon