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Mulching is the key to a healthy garden

Mulching is the key to a healthy garden

24.05.2018

I have two books which are my vegetable growing bibles. One is Joy Larkcom's 'Grow Your Own Vegetables' and the other is 'Organic Gardening - The Natural No-D … Read more

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24.05.2018

How to feed fruit and vegetable plants

How to feed fruit and vegetable plants

09.05.2018

As we are coming into the main planting and sowing time I thought I would cover soil and plant feed as they are such an important part of the garden. I know I … Read more

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09.05.2018

Planting early onion sets in January

Planting early onion sets in January

24.01.2018

Onions have to be one of the easiest crops to grow and will reward you with delicious crisp bulbs with a homegrown flavour all their own. Onions can be grown fro … Read more

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24.01.2018

Planting fruit in October

Planting fruit in October

18.10.2017

Growing your own fruit has to be the easiest, most satisfying and most joyous gardening pursuit. Yes, I am delighted when I fork out some nice straight carrot … Read more

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18.10.2017

Planting Garden Bulbs

Planting Garden Bulbs

02.08.2017

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 pla … Read more

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02.08.2017

How to Grow Climbing Peas and Beans

How to Grow Climbing Peas and Beans

01.06.2017

Climbing peas and beans are some of my favourite crops in the vegetable garden, they are the ones that epitomise Summer with their attractive flowers and lush gr … Read more

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01.06.2017

How to Create a Raised Bed Herb Garden

How to Create a Raised Bed Herb Garden

23.05.2017

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 sele … Read more

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23.05.2017

How to Germinate Seeds Successfully

How to Germinate Seeds Successfully

31.03.2017

A plant seed is created to grow and will perform that task admirably once given the opportunity. For successful germination seeds need a suitable growing medium, … Read more

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31.03.2017

How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

How To Grow Microgreens Indoors

30.08.2016

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 brassic … Read more

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30.08.2016

What type of soil do I have?

What type of soil do I have?

03.03.2016

Garden soil comes in many forms depending on consistency and nutrient content. By identifying and understanding the type of soil you have you can create a wor … Read more

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03.03.2016

Top Ten Garden Pests To Look Out For

Top Ten Garden Pests To Look Out For

03.03.2016

The unwelcome garden visitors that come back every year. Here's a rundown of who they are and how to send them away. Slugs. These garden molluscs, along with t … Read more

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03.03.2016

Ten Essential Tips for Gardening Beginners

Ten Essential Tips for Gardening Beginners

18.02.2016

1 Planning. Decide what you want to do with your vegetable garden and spend time working out the best way to achieve it. There are so many choices –fruit or veg … Read more

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18.02.2016