The Potting Shed

Tag: Soil Management

Mildew Resistant Courgettes

Mildew Resistant Courgettes
Vegetable gardening

Courgette can take a real hammering from powdery mildew. Here are a few resistant varieties and methods for minimising infection.

Potash for healthy growth

Potash for healthy growth
Garden Care

The importance of Potash in plant growth in your garden. Encourage larger, more colourful flowers and healthier and tastier fruit!

Warming Soil

Warming Soil
Garden Care

What’s the best method for warming soil? The temperature of soil is an important factor for yielding a productive and early crop. Warm soil will speed up the growing process and give you a head start this Spring.

Composting with Worms

Composting with Worms
The Eco Garden

You have no-doubt heard of the benefits of using earth worms to help break down green waste and convert it to superb compost. Worms are great allies for the gardener – in fact, if all worms on the planet died (as with bees), life as we know it would cease.

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