At the end of May, we were lucky enough to be offered an allotment space out of the blue, and we snapped it up without a second thought.

Watching my first dahlias grow has quickly become one of the most rewarding parts of my beginner gardening journey. From tiny green shoots with just a few true leaves to the promise of bold colours and stunning varieties, this season is all about learning, patience, and falling in love with flowers, one plant at a time.

If you’re wondering how to plant strawberry bare root plugs, it’s actually much easier than you might think.