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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How to Choose the Best Greenhouse – Expert Guide on Buying the Right One for Your YardWhether you want to extend your growing season or create a dedicated garden space, the right greenhouse will set you up for years of happy plants. This expert guide helps you find a trusted model
By Janey Goulding
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Growing Coleus Indoors This Fall – For Easy Color You Can Overwinter and Propagate for Next YearFilled with vibrant splashes of vivid, rich color, coleus plants boss the yard in summer, but what happens once the temperatures drop? Here’s how to keep yours thriving over winter and cultivate even more
By Janey Goulding
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3 Easy Herb Cuttings You Can Root in Water This Fall – Plus, One That’s a Lot Easier than You Might ThinkDon't let fall frost steal all your herbs! Discover how to snip and root some classic herbal favorites in plain water for thriving windowsill harvests all winter long
By Janey Goulding
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Is Your Snake Plant Turning Yellow? These 5 Easy Remedies Will Rescue Your Snake Before It’s Too LateIs your snake plant flashing squishy, yellowing leaves? Before you panic, use these simple troubleshooting fixes to revive and restore your plant pal to its full statuesque glory
By Janey Goulding
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3 Easy Cuttings You Can Root in Water This September (Including the One Everyone Thinks is Impossible)Looking for easy ways to multiply your plants? September is prime time for water propagation, which means you can get this trio of classic backyard favorites off to the races for the price of a glass of water
By Janey Goulding
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Feeding Hummingbirds This Fall? These 5 Sweet Spot Secrets Help You to Keep Your Hummers Safe and HappyHummingbirds need your help to keep topped up with the right food this fall, but do you know the sweet spot for feeding? These 5 insider secrets show you how to give hummers the best energy boost
By Janey Goulding
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The Puddle Bird Bath Your Backyard Needs to Attract the Birds You Are Missing This SummerEver wonder why certain birds ignore your yard, even with a fancy bath? The secret to attracting timid ground-dwellers lies in a simple puddle bath option – and setting one up couldn’t be easier
By Janey Goulding
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My Yard is Always Short on Space, So This IKEA Trolley is My New Obsession for Vertical Growing on a BudgetPressed for growing space? The RÅSKOG utility cart can be transformed into a lovely rolling raised bed for patios, balconies, and small backyards
By Janey Goulding
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These 6 Fruit Trees Thrive on Neglect – For a Lush, Stress-Free Bounty You Can Enjoy Even in a Small YardTired of fussy fruit trees throwing tantrums, or just craving easy homegrown harvests? These practically unkillable trees give you delicious crops in big pots and small spaces – without the sulking
By Janey Goulding
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Need a Quick Summer Gap Filler? This Native Perennial Brightens Your Yard with Months of Gorgeous BloomsIf there's one flowering perennial to quickly fill late summer beds and borders with an abundance of blooms, it's this superstar. Here's how to hit refresh with vibrant color that lasts until fall frosts
By Janey Goulding
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Is Too Much Color Killing Your Curb Appeal? Try This 2-Color Plant Trick for Easy Style PointsIt’s easy to go overboard with summer displays and use every color you love, but the results can look jarring. This trick calms the chaos and boosts your street cred with high impact color
By Teo Spengler
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Want to Attract More Backyard Birds? This Easy Bird Bath Bottle Dripper Trick is All You NeedIf your bird bath isn’t attracting a big crowd, it's time you tried the bottle dripper. This simple household item is all it takes to make a splash with the local birdlife
By Janey Goulding
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Move Over, Petunias – These 5 Container Pick-Me-Ups are Better for Revamping Your Tired Summer PotsContainers looking a little weary? Plant these summer superheroes now for maximum color impact and reliable razzle-dazzle that lasts right through to fall
By Janey Goulding
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What to Do with Cosmos in July – 5 Ways to Ensure Gorgeous Color and Bigger Blooms that Last for LongerThey are the darlings of the midsummer border, but a few quick measures are needed now to safeguard those glorious colors, keep them standing strong, and unlock continuous, prolific cosmos displays
By Janey Goulding
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Struggling to Grow Lavender? This Unexpected Childhood Staple Can Unlock Bushier, Highly Fragrant BloomsIf your lavender is looking more lackluster than lush, the secret to unlocking its full, fragrant potential might be hiding in a box of school supplies. Here’s why a little bit of chalk could be just the thing to help it reach its bushy, fragrant best
By Janey Goulding
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The Raised Beds We’d Actually Buy Are Finally on Sale for Amazon Prime Day – So You Can Grow More for LessLooking for a raised bed to enhance your backyard plot or maximize a tiny balcony? We’ve rounded up the absolute best Amazon Prime Day raised garden bed deals to suit every space and budget. Things are looking up!
By Janey Goulding
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I Thought Bird Camera Feeders Were Too Pricey – Until I Saw This Half-Price Amazon Prime Day DealIntrigued by bird feeder cameras, but put off by the price? This Netvue Birdfy Rookie smart feeder is a dream for beginners, and it’s currently 50% off for Amazon Prime Day
By Janey Goulding
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Treat Your Backyard Birds to These Amazon Prime Day Deals – Our Favorite Feeder, Bath and Birdhouse DiscountsFrom refreshing bird bath fountains to hummingbird swings, these handpicked Amazon Prime Day deals will keep your backyard buddies happy all summer long
By Janey Goulding

