Alexandra Campbell

Growing irises – the answers to your questions

I’ve been talking to iris specialists Iris of Sissinghurst about growing irises. Sue Marshall owns and runs Iris of Sissinghurst is run by Sue Marshall and they only grow irises.... The post Growing irises – the answers to your questions appeared...

How to choose the best climbing plant for your garden

There are five important questions you need to ask before buying a climbing plant. Is your climbing plant going to be planted in sun or shade? And don’t forget a... The post How to choose the best climbing plant for your garden appeared first on ...

Garden Day and other online gardening events

Garden Day  is one of this year’s crop of online gardening events. It’s today (May 10th) and we’re invited to drop our tools to just simply enjoy our gardens, terraces,... The post Garden Day and other online gardening events appeared...

The late spring garden tour of the Middlesized Garden

I’d like to take you on a late spring garden tour, because May is such a beautiful month in the garden. And I have some recommendations for good garden plants... The post The late spring garden tour of the Middlesized Garden appeared first on The...

The no-nonsense guide to weeding your garden easily

The real truth about weeding your garden - which methods work best, how to weed without chemicals and which weeding tools to choose. The post The no-nonsense guide to weeding your garden easily appeared first on The Middle-Sized Garden.

The honest truth about how to divide perennials

Do your eyes glide over the advice to ‘divide perennials’ in spring and autumn? I always used to think that dividing perennials was for perfect gardeners. I thought my relaxed... The post The honest truth about how to divide perennials appe...

How to increase your garden privacy

3 top garden privacy tips: how to improve privacy when overlooked from above, achieve garden privacy without blocking light and a DIY privacy screen. Plus the launch of the Middlesized Garden Complete Guide to Garden Privacy. The post How to increase ...

Can you buy plants online?

How to buy plants online from small specialist nurseries, online-only plant stores or local nursery garden centres which deliver or do mail order. The post Can you buy plants online? appeared first on The Middle-Sized Garden.

Growing veg – the 8 mistakes you can easily avoid

I am officially no good at growing veg. So I’m not going to tell you how to grow any individual vegetable – there are lots of other excellent bloggers and... The post Growing veg – the 8 mistakes you can easily avoid appeared first on The Middle-...

Where to plant spring bulbs + spring garden tour

Tips from Doddington Place Gardens on where to plant spring bulbs, how to choose your spring bulbs and what to do after they've flowered. The post Where to plant spring bulbs + spring garden tour appeared first on The Middle-Sized Garden.

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Managing Circadian Rhythms: Are You Working With or Against Your Natural Sleep Cycle?

Anyone who’s ever Googled “Why am I so tired?” or taken a biology class has heard about circadian rhythms. They’re our bodies’...

The Lowdown on Intuitive Eating: What It Is and How to Do It

Move over diet culture! You've had your time in the sun, and we're done with you. We're on to bigger and (much)...

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It may feel as if caffeine can solve your every problem, but nothing beats the natural buzz of a good night’s sleep—but...

Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish (But It Can Be Boring)

Do you roll your eyes at the phrase “self-care?” You’re not alone. We don’t all have time for bath bombs and face...

Music and Movement: 5 Ways Dancing Benefits our Health

Dancing has been a part of human history since before the beginning of civilization, predating modern history and written language. The earliest...