Joe Vary, Author at Gardening Mentor

Plants that take a bit of frost

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:November 30, 2024
Post category:Ornamental plants
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We've had a few hard frosts recently. Lets see which of the plants in our garden can tolerate the cold weather.

Our newly planted garden in autumn

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:November 24, 2024
Post category:Ornamental plants
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Over the last few months, I've planted almost 200 different ornamental plants in our front garden. Let me show you a few of them.

Discovering a hazel dormous

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:November 16, 2024
Post category:Wildlife
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I was working at a clients garden earlier this week when I had a bit of a surprising wildlife experience.

Winter tree identification walk – Saturday 11th January 2025

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:October 3, 2024
Post category:Past events

Join this winter walk around Wickhambreaux to discover and discuss the trees that grow locally. You'll learn to identify trees when they're not in leaf by observing their form, bud arrangement, leaf scars, and other key identifying features.

Gardening for absolute beginners – Saturday 3rd May 2025

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:October 2, 2024
Post category:Workshops

Want to learn how to care for your own garden? Join this one day practical workshop by professional horticulturist Joe Vary of Gardening Mentor.

Sustainable food production for home gardeners (talk) – Thursday 16th October 2025

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:October 1, 2024
Post category:Events

Join the Woodnesborough Gardeners Club to hear my talk on sustainable home food production. I’ll be exploring the impact that the food we eat has on our planet’s health, and discussing some innovative and fun ways of growing food in your own home and/or garden.

Free gardening advice from Gardening Mentor’s Joe Vary – December 7th 2024

Post author:Joe Vary
Post published:September 30, 2024
Post category:Past events

I'll be in Wickhambreaux Village Hall to answer all of your gardening questions. This is a free event so all you need to bring are your questions and any plant, pest, or disease samples/photos you may have.