Nectar Blog

Nectar Blog

The sweet side of gardening and nature.

What to Sow in March in the UK: A Seasonal Vegetable and Flower Checklist

What to Sow in March in the UK: A Seasonal Vegetable and Flower Checklist

Plan your March sowing with confidence: what to start indoors, what to sow direct, and how to protect...

Native British Wildflowers for Small Gardens: A Beginner's Guide

Native British Wildflowers for Small Gardens: A Beginner's Guide

A practical guide to growing native British wildflowers in pots and small borders, covering the easiest...

Common Mistakes When Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden (and How to Fix Them)

Common Mistakes When Planting a Bee-Friendly Garden (and How to Fix Them)

Double flowers, spray-happy habits and summer bloom gaps leave UK gardens short of pollinators. Here is...

Raw vs Pasteurised Honey: What's the Difference for UK Buyers?

Raw vs Pasteurised Honey: What's the Difference for UK Buyers?

Raw honey is strained and rarely heated; pasteurised honey is heated and finely filtered for consistency....

How to Make a Hedgehog-Friendly Garden in Autumn: A Checklist

How to Make a Hedgehog-Friendly Garden in Autumn: A Checklist

From leaf piles and log stacks to fence gaps and shallow water dishes, here's how to get your garden ready...

No-Dig Gardening for Beginners: A Step-by-Step UK Guide

No-Dig Gardening for Beginners: A Step-by-Step UK Guide

A practical UK guide to starting a no-dig bed with cardboard and compost, covering weed control, mulch...