A simple method for storing your gladioli corms of the winter months.
Tag: Gardening Techniques
Top tips to avoid potato blight organically
Potato blight is a nasty fungal disease that can devastate a crop, turning potatoes into black mush unless quick treatment. Control infection organically.
Mildew Resistant Courgettes
Courgette can take a real hammering from powdery mildew. Here are a few resistant varieties and methods for minimising infection.
Plants for a cottage garden
Get the most out of your outdoor space and cram in your favourite flowering plants to create your own cottage garden.
Vegetables to grow in containers
As our gardens shrink, it’s a good idea to start growing our vegetables in containers. There are many benefits to this method of gardening.
How to grow runner beans
A vegetable plot isn’t complete without runner beans. They are so easy to grow and will yield a fine crop if you follow a few simple steps.
Growing vegetables in a small garden
Here are some vegetable selections that you might want to try if you want to use the space in your garden sparingly
Lining hanging baskets on a budget
You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive hanging basket liners. With a little creativity, you can save a money and create and impressive display in your garden.
Growing garden plants from seed
There’s nothing quite like growing your own garden plants from seed. The best cure for the winter dulls!
A Guide to Chitting & Growing Potatoes
Chitting, growing and harvesting advice for early, second early and maincrop potatoes.
Garden Irrigation System Kit
Keep your plants watered with a garden irrigation system kit. Automatically water hanging baskets and containers economically.
Container Gardening
There are many benefits to growing your plants in containers. This article will look at some of the advantages of Container Gardening and some of the best plants to try in pots, tubs and troughs.
Three Sisters Vegetable Gardening
We have all heard by now of the benefits of good companion planting and the result that can be achieved from using a harmonious, inter-cropping system. The correct kind of companion planting may yield a stronger, healthier crop as well reduce labour, as some plants can be used to suppress weeds or even improve soil quality. Introducing the Three Sisters!
Vegetables seeds to sow during July
Here are a few tips and a list of vegetable seeds to try during July. Fill those wasteful gaps on your allotment this summer!
Flowers seeds to sow in July
July is not a month to be sitting on your laurrels! Here is a list of seeds to sow and some practical advice to get the most out of your seedlings during this summer month.
Growing vegetables in a small garden
Here are just a few suggestions of varieties of vegetables that you can easily grow in a small garden.
Vegetable seeds to sow in June
June offers plenty of opportunities to fill those empty spots down on the allotment. Here is a list of vegetable seeds to sow during June.
Pruning Fruit Trees
Fruit laden trees are a welcome sight in any garden. Pruning your fruit tree is one sure way to keep it healthy, looking great and producing an excellent yeild, year after year.
Potash for healthy growth
The importance of Potash in plant growth in your garden. Encourage larger, more colourful flowers and healthier and tastier fruit!