Blog – tagged "Angela Slater" – Page 9

May 7, 2024

How To Fire Up And Use The Traeger Wood Pellet Pro 22 Grill

Traeger wood pellet grills are one of our best selling outdoor cooking pieces of kit and with good reason, they are so easy to operate, give you that unique BBQ flavour and produce perfect results every time. This blog takes you through the process of setting up your grill.

May 7, 2024

How to deal with powdery mildew on your plants

Powdery mildew can severely weaken plants and make them look unsightly so needs attention as soon as it appears. Make sure your plants are always well watered as dryness is one of the causes.

May 7, 2024

How To Earth Up Potatoes Growing In Bags And Containers

If you want a good crop of potatoes they need to regularly earthed up (piling more compost around the stem and roots). This encourages side shoots which in turn produce more potatoes so this stage of your potato growing is essential.

May 7, 2024

How To Feed Tomatoes

Tomatoes need different feeding regimes at different stages of their lives so follow our tips and you will be rewarded with a bumper crop of fruits in summer.

May 7, 2024

How To Grill Jerk Chicken With Pineapple Salsa On The Weber Go Anywhere Gas BBQ

Try this wrap with the typically Caribbean flavour of jerk chicken and you have the perfect summer dish packed with flavour. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the video.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Basil

Basil is absolutely essential if you're a fan of Mediterranean cooking but can be a little tricky to grow. Follow these tips for success with your basil.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow An Olive Tree (Olea Europaea) In A Pot Or Container

An olive tree in a container can be a gorgeous reminder of a fabulous Mediterranean holiday but they do need a bit of extra care in order to survive in our cold wet climate.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow A Profusion Of Paeonies

Paeonies produce the most luscious blooms, unfortunately they don't last long but they are worth a place in the herbaceous border. They can be quite tricky to grow but if you follow these tips you should be successful.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Asparagus

One of the quintessential tastes of summer is asparagus however it does need specific growing conditions. Follow these tips in the blog and you will have delicious spears of tender asparagus.

May 7, 2024

How To Grill Pork Chops With Apple Slaw On The Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal BBQ

This easy recipe is super easy and healthy, ideal for a warm summer evening. Extra flavour can be ensured by buying rare breed high welfare pork. This blog takes you through the steps to producing this delicious dish.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Bedding Geraniums

Bedding zonal geraniums are one of the mainstays of summer containers and hanging baskets, one of the few summer bedding plants which do not mind being a bit dry. Inject a touch of the Mediterranean into your summer bedding scheme.

May 7, 2024

How To Get Children Interested In Gardening

Getting kids interested in gardening gets them outdoor exercise, delicious food to nibble on, geography and cooking lessons, and it gets them away from their devices for a while.

May 7, 2024

How To Garden With Heavy Clay Soil

Heavy clay soil need not be detrimental to achieving a stunning garden, once improved it is incredibly rich. Follow our tips on how to cope with this type of soil and end up with a garden to be proud of.

May 7, 2024

How To Grill Chicken With Nectarine And Basil Salad On The Weber Go Anywhere Charcoal BBQ

This healthy tasty dish is ideal for a warm summer evening and pairing the chicken with peaches is not one everyone would think of doing but it is absolutely delicious.

April 1, 2024

How to grow blueberries

Blueberries are easy to grow in containers, so you don't even need a garden. They are bursting with goodness and delicious on your morning cereal or oats, in yogurt and on pancakes with maple syrup.

March 31, 2024

Growing strawberries In containers and the ground

Strawberries are the epitome of summer, delicious, one of your 5-a-day and easy to grow. You don't even need a garden, a pot, window trough or hanging basket will give you a crop. They are ideal for introducing children to the joys of gardening.