Gardening with the RHS Early Spring in the Garden: Edibles, Nettles, and Petals!
Mar 13, 2025
Lucy Chamberlain, a kitchen gardener and author of 'Grow Food Anywhere,' reveals how to successfully grow crops in shady spots. Nick Turrell from the RHS Advisory Team discusses the controversial Leyland Cypress tree, offering expert advice on management and neighborly relations. Ecological grower Jamie Walton shares insights on sustainable practices that enhance garden biodiversity and health. Together, they celebrate spring's arrival with tips for thriving gardens, even in challenging conditions.
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Embrace Shade Gardening
- Embrace shade in your garden as an advantage, not a limitation.
- Grow leafy greens, herbs, and certain fruits suited for part shade, shady moist, or shady dry conditions.
Grow Edibles in Dry Shade
- Nettles are a valuable edible plant when cooked properly, neutralizing their sting.
- Fruits like cooking gooseberries, currants, and brambles thrive in shady, dry gardens with minimal intervention.
Manage Leylandii Effectively
- Manage Leylandii by feeding soil with organic matter and crown lifting for light.
- Trim regularly, avoiding cuts beyond the green growth line to prevent die back.
