THE MODERN MINT BLOG
In July we were invited to visit Jekka’s Herb Farm and herbetum, a fantastic nursery just North of Bristol run …
Copper Tools, Post-Brexit
We are sorry to say there has been a price increase in our copper tools. These incredible tools/works of art are handmade in Europe and since we have left the EU the unfavourable exchange rate no longer allows us to absorb increased costs from production. This comes at the same time that the tools are gaining huge popularity worldwide (hurray for sensible folk who want to garden with great tools that last a lifetime, rather than throwaway rubbish!) and the foundry are struggling to keep up with demand. For example, only one person does the brazing on the large copper tools …
Bee Friendly Bulbs
Modern Mint, as purveyors of the finest bee friendly daffodils, tulips and alliums, are proud to present to you their bulb catalogue for 2016! Read our Bee Friendly Bulb Catalogue 2016, Modern Mint Or click here to buy straight from our shop. Want to know more about organic bulbs and why you should plant them? Take a look at this popular blog post on bee friendly bulbs.
5 Gardening Books For Your Bookshelf
Gardening Books That You Really Must Have Close By For Reference: A) Dream Plants for the Natural Garden B) Jekka’s Complete Herb Book C) The Well-Tempered Garden D) The Well-Tended Perennial Garden E) Digging Deep in the Garden You can read more about our favourite books and quickly soak up the best ideas gardening has to offer, by checking out some of the books we have reviewed at Modern Mint…. Click here to check out the book reviews.