
Janey Goulding
A former assistant editor of the UK’s oldest gardening magazine, Janey's gardening passions were fostered from an early age, when her botanically blessed mum had her deadheading hydrangeas, mulching roses and propagating strawberry plants from runners for school open days. Her gardening childhood was a rich education of grow-your-own delights, with figs growing in the greenhouse, homemade blueberry jams piled high, and demijohns filled with her dad’s elderflower sherry experiments.City living has often meant doing without a conventional outdoor space of her own, but she is slowly transforming her thimble-sized home into a haven of verdant possibilities. She has taken part in many conservation and rewilding projects for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) as a way of exploring her horticultural horizons, whilst helping to cultivate beautiful spaces for others. As well as spending five years working for the UK’s much-loved Amateur Gardening magazine, she has contributed to digital brands GardeningEtc and Homes & Gardens. She is currently undertaking her RHS Level 2 certificate in The Principles of Plant Growth and Development.Janey’s gardening passions include reclaiming urban spaces for botanical renewal, making the perfect crumbly compost, the magic of potager plots and companion planting, olericulture for all, vertical gardening, container planting, gardening for wildlife, sustainable growing and agroforestry. Her many gardening aspirations include owning a Victorian conservatory, acquiring some proper old-fashioned cold frames and bell cloches, and finding a better system for storing her many seed packets.
Latest articles by Janey Goulding
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Grow A Privacy Screen That Smells Amazing: 6 Fragrant Plant Options For Privacy Screens To Bring Sanctuary To Patios and Balconies
If you want to grow plants to boost privacy and security levels in your growing space, try these fragrant plant options for privacy screens that look and smell divine
By Janey Goulding
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are Best
If your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
By Janey Goulding
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Want A Backyard That's Gorgeous And Dog Friendly? These Chelsea Flower Show-Inspired Tips Are A Must For The Ultimate Dog Garden!
If you’re a gardener who loves dogs and owns your own pooch, here’s some great news. You can easily adapt your space with these great ideas from Monty Don’s Dog Garden
By Janey Goulding
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Climbing Companions You Need To Try: 5 Exquisite Climbing Flowering Plants To Grow Together For Vitality, Support & Better Blooms
Looking for quintessential plants to fill a trellis, fence, pergola, archway or wigwam? Don’t just pick one! Try these dynamic climbing flowering plants to grow together for long lasting benefits
By Janey Goulding
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Meet The 5 Night Pollinators You Need To Attract To Make Your Garden Thrive – Plus, How To Keep Them Coming Back For More!
We strive to help bees and butterflies, but night-shift pollinators also provide a vital service. Find out about some of our precious night pollinators, and exactly what brings them to your yard
By Tonya Barnett
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The 3 Big Reasons Birds Aren’t Visiting Your Bird Bath – Plus, Smart Bird Bathing Ideas To Bring More Birdies Fluttering To Your Yard
You love garden birds, so why don’t they visit your bird bath? Here are 3 key reasons why, along with quick and clever bird bath ideas to encourage feathered friends to drink and play
By Janey Goulding
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Growing Blueberries In Pots – Container-Based Blues For Yummy Summer Fruits
Everyone should be making room in their garden for a superfruit, but if you’re short on space, worry not. You’ll find that growing blueberries in pots is just as rewarding and well within your reach
By Teo Spengler
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How To Attract Finches To Your Yard – Planting & Feeding Tips To Bring Them Back For More!
The family of finches are amongst our most beloved songbirds – but how can you bring more to your garden? Find out how to attract finches with smart feeding and planting ideas
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Gorgeous Thriller Filler Spiller Ideas: 7 Tried & True Container Combinations For Any Garden
If you haven’t tried the classic thriller filler spiller planting design with your container gardening, now’s your chance! These thriller filler spiller ideas will make pots perfect
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs For Green Themed Displays And Brilliant Borders
If you're a panicle hydrangea lover in search of flamboyant, long-lasting florals, knowing how to grow Limelight hydrangea shrubs will ensure gorgeous green blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Low Maintenance Patio Plants For Containers: 12 Easiest Potted Plants For Terraces, Patios & Decks
Do you have a patio, deck or courtyard, and want low maintenance containers that deliver instant garden wins? Here are 12 of the easiest potted plants for patios
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Creative Ideas For Plant Containers: 7 Ways To Save Money And Add Charm To A Garden
If you are looking for great ways to add personality to your container gardening – and even save yourself some money – then try these creative ideas for plant containers
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Herbs In Containers: Ultimate Guide To Potted Herb Gardens For Year-Round Edibles
For anyone with a curiosity for kitchen gardens, growing herbs in containers is deeply rewarding and flavorsome, whether you’re a keen beginner or a seasoned amateur
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Quick Fire Hydrangea – The Elegant, Easy-Care Shrub Every Gardener Needs In Their Landscape
If you’re after an early flowering panicle hydrangea that offers plenty of floral variety, the Quick Fire hydrangea goes big on visual dynamics from early summer to fall
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Plants For Container Gardening: Try These 10 Easy Ornamental And Edible Options For Pots
Gardening with pots is a quick way to make more of smaller spaces – but which edibles and ornamentals are right? Here are some of the best plants for container gardening
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Cut Flower Container Garden – For Gorgeous Fresh Blooms Even In Small Spaces
Cut flower cultivation may bring to mind tall, statuesque plants in beds and borders – but you can also grow a cut flower container garden for bold blooms in smaller spaces
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Choose Plugs For Plants? 3 Benefits Of Using Plug Plants For Beds, Baskets And Edibles
Ever thought of growing plugs for plants and wondered whether it was worth it? We reveal the key reasons why they can help you with your growing ambitions this year
By Tonya Barnett
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Worst Time To Water Plants: Don’t Make These Common Timing Mistakes When Watering!
Good watering isn’t just about knowing how, but when. We figure it’s just as important to know the worst time to water plants – so here are the big moments to avoid!
By Amy Grant