Catherine Hughes
@growingfamilyuk.bsky.social
🌻 Award winning writer
🌻 Top 5 gardening blog (Vuelio) www.growingfamily.co.uk
🌻 Author of bestselling kids nature activity books
🌻 Gardening | Nature | Family fun
🌻 Top 5 gardening blog (Vuelio) www.growingfamily.co.uk
🌻 Author of bestselling kids nature activity books
🌻 Gardening | Nature | Family fun
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Hi I’m Catherine - a gardening writer and author of award-winning children’s nature books published by Harper Collins. My blog Growing Family shares inspiration and tips on gardening, outdoor family fun and nature crafts. www.growingfamily.co.uk
25 great plants for winter hanging baskets: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #containergardening
Best plants for winter hanging baskets: 25 varieties - Growing Family
This guide to the best plants for winter hanging baskets has a lots of plants to help you create a lovely winter display. Includes care tips.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
25 great plants for winter hanging baskets: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #containergardening
Rainy autumn leaves today #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
December 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Rainy autumn leaves today #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
25 great plants for winter pots: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening #containergarden
25 best winter plants for pots and container gardens - Growing Family
25 fantastic winter plants for pots and baskets, plus lots of tips on planting and caring for winter containers to create a stunning display.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
25 great plants for winter pots: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening #containergarden
It's time to think about frost protection in the garden: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening
Tips for protecting plants from frost and cold weather - Growing Family
Confused about protecting plants from frost and cold weather? This winter plant protection guide explains when and how to protect your plants.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It's time to think about frost protection in the garden: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening
The loveliness of autumn acers. This is Acer palmatum ‘Ryusen’, a compact trailing variety that’s perfect for small gardens #bloomscrolling #gardenfeed
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The loveliness of autumn acers. This is Acer palmatum ‘Ryusen’, a compact trailing variety that’s perfect for small gardens #bloomscrolling #gardenfeed
Lovely nature craft ideas for autumn: growingfamily.co.uk/craft/15-aut... #craft
15 autumn nature crafts for kids and fall nature play ideas - Growing Family
Looking for fun autumn nature crafts for kids? These fall crafts and nature play ideas are all easy, low cost and eco friendly.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lovely nature craft ideas for autumn: growingfamily.co.uk/craft/15-aut... #craft
Ferny autumn loveliness #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Ferny autumn loveliness #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
Now's a great time to plant garlic - here's how to do it: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #growyourown
How to grow garlic: easy step-by-step guide - Growing Family
How to grow garlic: a guide to growing your own garlic. Includes step-by-step planting instructions, plant care advice and harvesting tips.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Now's a great time to plant garlic - here's how to do it: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #growyourown
How to force bulbs for early indoor blooms - get them planted now and they make great Christmas gifts! growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
Forcing bulbs indoors: an easy bulb growing project for early flowers - Growing Family
Forcing bulbs indoors in pots is a lovely way to bring flowers into your home in winter. This easy step-by-step guide explains how to do it.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
How to force bulbs for early indoor blooms - get them planted now and they make great Christmas gifts! growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
Echinacea doing it’s bit for the autumn garden 😍 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
October 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Echinacea doing it’s bit for the autumn garden 😍 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
How to turn fallen leaves into leaf mould - a great (and free!) soil improver: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
How to make leaf mould - easy, free garden fertiliser! - Growing Family
Easy instructions on how to make leaf mould - a fantastic, free garden soil conditioner. Plus tips on the best leaves for making leaf mould.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
How to turn fallen leaves into leaf mould - a great (and free!) soil improver: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
It's bulb planting time! Lots of tips on getting the most out of your bulbs here: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
Planting bulbs: a step-by-step guide - Growing Family
This easy step-by-step guide to planting bulbs explains how to plant bulbs for a stunning low cost garden display with real wow factor.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's bulb planting time! Lots of tips on getting the most out of your bulbs here: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
How to plant a bulb lasagne - a great layering trick for months of colour in a container: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
How to plant a bulb lasagne: easy guide to layering bulbs - Growing Family
Easy step-by-step guide to planting a bulb lasagne in a container - a quick gardening project for flowers all through winter and spring!
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October 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
How to plant a bulb lasagne - a great layering trick for months of colour in a container: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
New on the blog - perfect indoor plants for tiny pots growingfamily.co.uk/houseplants/... #gardenfeed #houseplants
35 Best Indoor Plants for Tiny Pots and Small Spaces - Growing Family
Discover the best indoor plants for tiny pots. Perfect small houseplants to brighten your home, desk, or small space with style and ease.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
New on the blog - perfect indoor plants for tiny pots growingfamily.co.uk/houseplants/... #gardenfeed #houseplants
Fading flowers can be just as lovely as their full-on summer display #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
September 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Fading flowers can be just as lovely as their full-on summer display #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
Now is a great time of year to collect seeds from your plants - and grow lots of new ones for free 👍 Here's how to do it: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
Tips for saving seeds in autumn - Growing Family
Saving seeds is an easy way to get new plants for free! This guide covers how to save seeds, and ideal plants to collect seeds from in autumn.
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September 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Now is a great time of year to collect seeds from your plants - and grow lots of new ones for free 👍 Here's how to do it: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed
The first of the leaves to turn in the garden #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
September 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
The first of the leaves to turn in the garden #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
If your outdoor pots are looking a bit worse for wear this might help: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening
30 best fall flowers for pots and autumn hanging baskets - Growing Family
30 fantastic fall flowers for pots and autumn hanging baskets, plus lots of tips on planting and caring for fall plants in containers.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
If your outdoor pots are looking a bit worse for wear this might help: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-tips/... #gardenfeed #gardening
I do love a few raindrops on petals! #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
September 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I do love a few raindrops on petals! #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
Something to keep you organised in the garden this autumn: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-jobs-... #gardenfeed #gardeningtips
Quick and easy gardening jobs for each month - Growing Family
Never enough time for gardening? This gardening calendar lists quick and easy gardening jobs by month to help you stay on top of the garden.
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September 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Something to keep you organised in the garden this autumn: growingfamily.co.uk/garden-jobs-... #gardenfeed #gardeningtips
Petunias are still going for it in the patio pots 😍 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
September 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Petunias are still going for it in the patio pots 😍 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
A lot of the garden is fading now but this hardy geranium is having a late burst and I love it! #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
August 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A lot of the garden is fading now but this hardy geranium is having a late burst and I love it! #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
The last of the astrantia for this year. Love love love this plant #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
August 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The last of the astrantia for this year. Love love love this plant #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
August 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A happy accident of next door’s rose and our verbena bonariensis. Our low garden walls let us enjoy the neighbours plants too 😀 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling
July 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A happy accident of next door’s rose and our verbena bonariensis. Our low garden walls let us enjoy the neighbours plants too 😀 #gardenfeed #bloomscrolling