Anyone else feeling the chill?  We have been spoilt with a very mild November so far but we and our plants are about to get a shock as temperatures drop by over 10 degrees.   Time to hunker down and start planning your garden layout for the next season and ordering seeds.   Here’s a quick guide on things to do in the garden in November   Protect from frost    Cover tender plants:  Use fleece or plant jackets to protect tender plants from frost.   Insulate pots:  Wrap pots in

October is a month of crisp weather, first frosts, blue skies and beautiful autumnal colours.   The leaves are so bright this autumn due to a combination of weather conditions that boosted sugar production in the trees. A warm and sunny summer created more sugars. Coupled with cool, crisp nights, these conditions allow the yellow and orange pigments to become more visible as the green breaks down.   Planting and dividing  Plant spring bulbs:  This is a prime time for planting

Rather than slowing down, September is a busy time in the garden with things changing quickly, with our gardens shifting from summer...

Our second show allotment garden, Give Pain the Boot, was a real success and widely admired by the visitors to the show, particularly the...

This information is for general knowledge and educational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. It is essential to...

Leafcutter bees (Megachile sp) Well we’ve certainly had a very different spring and start to the summer from last year! Last year I was...

Give Pain The Boot . . . This is our second show allotment garden, following on from the success of our Tea Garden last year which was...

Plant Summer Flowers: May is the perfect time to plant summer-flowering bulbs like dahlias, gladioli, and lilies to ensure a vibrant...

Jobs to do in the garden in April Essential Tasks to Prepare Your Garden for Spring  . . . April marks the transition from the last...

As the days begin to lengthen and the chill of winter starts to ebb away, March heralds the arrival of spring and it is the perfect time...

We were delighted to create an allotment at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival, as part of the RHS Allotments in July 2024. ...

Preparing Your Garden for the Coming Spring   As the shortest month of the year, February may still bring cold, frosty weather, but it is...

We bid a fond farewell to 2024 and with every ending there is a new beginning as we step into 2025, a time to embrace change and new...

Nature's Haven welcomes Sir Ed Davey & Josh Reynolds MP . . . Taking a break from his busy schedule during a visit to Maidenhead, Sir Ed...

October is a beautiful month of rich autumnal colours and first frosts but the garden can look a bit of a mess hence the perfect time to...

As we transition into autumn, thoughts turn to the traditional harvest festival, giving thanks for a successful crop yield over the year...

Here is a video of our lovely Tea Garden. Designed and created by our founders, Claire & Alex, and wonderful team of volunteers at...

Summer is finally here and everyone at Nature's Haven has been very busy. We have lots of wonderful news to share with you in our June...

Nature’s Haven Tea Garden We are excited and delighted to announce that Nature's Haven is displaying a Tea Garden at the RHS Hampton...

We were delighted to be interviewed by journalist, Lizzie Jones, who hosts the Community Matters show on Royal Borough Radio - a...