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Planting Garden Bulbs

Posted on August 2, 2017 by admin

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 can provide a beautiful show of colour throughout the year.

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Maintaining a Garden Pond

Posted on July 25, 2017 by admin

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 involve inspecting and repairing the structure of the pond or … Continue reading →

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How to Create a Raised Bed Herb Garden

Posted on May 23, 2017 by admin

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 can be mixed for a diverse range of foliage and … Continue reading →

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How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

Posted on August 30, 2016 by admin

Towards the end of summer and into autumn activity in the vegetable garden slows down as crops are fully grown and their fruit begins to ripen. Winter brassicas are bedded in till spring and the work demands ease off. Apart … Continue reading →

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Making Home Pressed Apple Juice using a Spindle Press

Posted on August 29, 2016 by admin

If you have your own apple trees of any reasonable size you will know that despite your best intentions the only journey many of the apples make is when they fall to the ground. And stay there. You may also … Continue reading →

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Raised Garden Ponds

Posted on March 31, 2016 by admin

Timber raised ponds can create a beautiful water feature centrepiece for your outdoor garden. With these kits you can have an instant garden pond in your garden, patio, or deck without the need for landscaping. They are great for complementing … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Trouble-Free Vegetable Crops for Beginners

Posted on February 18, 2016 by admin

Our list of easy to grow vegetables all have a good chance of first time success and will give you the skills you need to expand your gardening prowess. Radish. These crispy salad vegetables are quick and easy to grow. … Continue reading →

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Strawberries, The Versatile Fruit

Posted on February 17, 2016 by admin

Fruit trees and bushes are planted in the garden with the intention of remaining for the long term, providing produce for many years. In return for this supply of fresh fruit they require regular feeding, training, pruning and, in some … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Growing in Late Winter

Posted on February 9, 2016 by admin

What kinds of things can you do in the garden at this time of year. It’s not quite Spring after all? Well, no, we’ve still a long way to go before we get to Spring. This time of year is … Continue reading →

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How to grow blueberries and cranberries

Posted on December 15, 2015 by admin

Blueberries are high in antioxidants so widely regarded as a ‘Superfruit’ (whatever that is) but taking their health benefits apart they are also exceptionally tasty so well worth growing yourself. Also, given the price of shop bought blueberries I figure … Continue reading →

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