We wanted to diversify, and I wanted to do something that was a lot more retail focused. We played around with a few ideas, but one of the things..
Watch for frosts While we are unlikely to get frost by May it’s not unheard of, so hang off planting bedding and other tender plants until the end of..
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If you’re a keen gardener like me chances are you’ll be wishing you had more space to indulge your passion. Late spring especially is a time of great activity..
There’s nothing better than a British summer – ice creams, the Great Outdoors and, of course, all those festivals to visit. But while our enthusiasm is certainly there, the weather often refuses to play ball. If you’re looking to escape to balmier climes but don’t fancy the plane trip, there’s one local destination that’s sure ..
The likes of marigolds, petunias and begonias are the backbone of the traditional garden and will always lift spirits. If you haven’t started off bedding plants from seed there’s still plenty of time to order in plug plants to pot on and grow on. Or indulge in the wide range available in garden centres. While ..
Growbags (short for ‘growing bags’) are the easiest way to grow tomatoes, providing ideal root conditions and proving very easy to look after over the summer months. You can place your bags in a.. Continue Reading
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Ask any gardener what their favourite home-grown summer crop is and I’d wager that a good 90 per cent will pick the tomato. Regularly topping the veg gardening league tables, it shouldn’t be that.. Continue Reading
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Buy your summer bulbs at the garden centre or order them online now The majority of bulbs that flower during the summer originally come from subtropical environments such as South Africa and South America.. Continue Reading
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Vent greenhouses It doesn’t necessarily have to be warm for the temperature in a greenhouse to soar. Vent structures on sunny days to avoid extreme temperature fluctuations which can hamper the progress of young.. Continue Reading
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Warming harvests Stay on top of harvesting root vegetables such as carrots, turnips and parsnips – and enjoy a bit of a workout in the process! Parsnips will improve with every frost as they.. Continue Reading
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At this time of year a few pots perched on the windowsill will help to add a splash of seasonal cheer, colour and scent. However, this can be a testing time for our house.. Continue Reading
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A Practical Guide to Designing and Planting Your Garden, with 15 Plans and Over 200 Inspirational Pictures. This title is a practical guide to..
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