1.         By placing seeds trays on top of the refrigerator, the warmth helps the seeds to germinate

2.         Nail a small board to a 5-litre paint tin and you have the perfect gardening seat

3.            Blossoming plants should only be re-potted after they’ve finished blossoming

4.         Keep the roses that have snapped off at the stem, just float them in a glass bowl with a ¼ teaspoon sugar.