Over time, the soil in the garden or in potting mixes becomes ‘hydrophobic’. This is also referred to as ‘soil repellent’. The word hydrophobic is made up of two parts. […]
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What is a cloche?
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A cloche is a cover that is used to protect young plants. Usually they are transparent but sometimes they are made out of terracotta clay. It’s a French word which […]