Plant propagation is creating new plants from existing plants, this can be done using seeds, bulbs, taking cuttings from existing plants, and dividing roots. Taking cuttings is by far the ….Read more
Category: Beginners section
Help for vegetable gardening beginners
Tips on sprouting or ‘chitting’ seed potatoes
As you can see from the image above our seed potatoes for this year have now arrived and are looking forward to going out to their new homes. We have ….Read more
Planting Garden Bulbs
Flowering bulbs are ideal for container gardening or as part of a vibrant garden border. They are one of the easiest plants to grow and with a little careful planning ….Read more
Maintaining a Garden Pond
Maintaining a garden pond ensures your garden stays healthy and provides the suitable environment for fish and plants to survive. It is important to practice regular maintenance routines which can ….Read more
How to Create a Raised Bed Herb Garden
A raised bed can provide the perfect environment for creating a herb garden. It can be positioned anywhere that suits you and can be maintained easily. A selection of plants ….Read more
How to Design a Garden Pond
Like so many garden projects designing a pond requires careful planning. There are so many options to consider depending on use, size, shape, material and situation. A careful compromise of ….Read more
Garden Pests & How To Deal With Them
Vegetable Garden Pests Seeing your vegetable crops decimated by pests can be a very disheartening sight and it can happen seemingly overnight if proper preventative methods aren’t applied. Once the ….Read more
Irrigation in the Vegetable Garden
Regular watering and sensible irrigation is essential to the development of any plant, it is crucial for healthy growth and successful fruiting. Water is drawn from the root of the ….Read more
What Is Compost?
What is compost? In gardening terms the word compost can be confusing as it can refer to garden compost you make yourself or for bags of peat compost you would ….Read more
Diseases in the Vegetable Garden
Perfectly healthy plants can be affected by air, water or soil borne diseases at any time. Understanding the causes, identifying them early and taking effective action will help you establish ….Read more