According to statement released by the National History Museum this week, we are losing green spaces, animals and plants to deforestation, exploitation, urbanisation and global warming. The report went on to say that we can all make a difference one of which is to care for the wildlife that visit our gardens. Putting up a […]

As more and more of the British countryside becomes eroded away by housing and industry developments, our wild bird natural food sources are becoming depleted. The result is a greater reliance on humans for the provision of food particularly during the winter months. The Grumpy Gardener bird feeding station allows you to encourage a variety […]

10 Autumn gardening tasks and garden tools to get them done The temperatures are dropping and the last of the autumn leaves are falling to the ground creating carpets of yellow, orange and browns. Autumn has it’s own special beauty as it draws the growing season to an end ahead of a period of semi-dormancy […]

The Grumpy Gardeners September Newsletter takes a look at our product of the month, the Nutpecker peanut butter bird food jars and bird feeders designed to house the jars. We also discuss the merits of investing in a Digamathing garden hand trowel for planting your bulbs with precision.

Hours of gardening can bring on many aches and pains. That is just what Mike, a professional landscaper and gardener started to feel after years of chopping, digging and planting. Irritated and grumpy with the availability of existing gardening tools he decided to design his own using existing technology which he adapted to make gardening […]

Spring is a perfect time to plant tender bulbs such as Dahlias and Gladiolus for a spectacular summer bloom. Before you start digging away to plant your bulbs it is worth planning noting the height and colour display when your choice of bulbs come into full bloom. Here are a few popular summer flowering bulbs […]