Blog – tagged "summer" – Page 3

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Gooseberries

Supermarket gooseberries are fairly expensive so why not grow your own. They are quite happy in a container, just keep them damp. Most importantly protect from the dreaded sawfly which will completely decimate your plant.

May 7, 2024

How To Support Your Cordon Tomatoes In The Greenhouse

Tomatoes in the greenhouse will reach a height of about 6ft before you pinch out the growing point so will need some support as they will be quite heavy once they are laden with fruit. Make sure that your supports are sturdy enough to withstand this weight.

May 7, 2024

Best Barbecuing Tips For Safe Cooking And Delicious Dishes

We all love a BBQ but there are a few Do's and Don'ts which are essential to observe if you want to avoid food poisoning or a BBQ related accident to either yourself or your property.

May 7, 2024

Best Plants To Grow For Cut Flowers

What could shout summer more than a house full of vases of cut flowers and this blog gives you the lowdown on the best varieties for a summer full of colour indoors. Whether you have a large garden or just a backyard you can still grow flowers for cutting.

May 7, 2024

How To Choose Your Ideal Wooden Bench

Wooden benches are our biggest seller so we have put together this guide to help you select the right bench for your needs. Delivery is free on all orders over £50 to mainland UK destinations. If you need any help choosing just pop into store or call the Customer Services team.

May 7, 2024

Griddled chicken breasts with balsamic peaches cooked on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

This blog takes you through the steps to producing a delicious chicken dish on the Weber gas BBQ, but it can be cooked on any BBQ with a lid. Expand your grilling repertoire away from burned burgers and bangers.

May 7, 2024

How to grow summer flowering bulbs?

Summer flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are available in garden centres in late winter and spring. They can be grown in containers, fill gaps in the border or provide cut flowers well into autumn.

May 7, 2024

How To Choose The Correct Parasol Base For Your Garden Parasol

A garden parasol is a must if you want to sit outdoors in summer, even on a nice warm day the sun's UV ray scan damage sensitive skin. Not all parasols are suitable for every set of garden furniture, this blog guides you through the options available. If you need help choosing your garden furniture pop into the store and talk to the Garden Furniture team.

May 7, 2024

How do I plant up a strawberry hanging basket?

Many of us don't have any garden space but most of us can put out a hanging basket so why not ditch the traditional bedding plants and opt for sweet juicy strawberries.

May 7, 2024

How To Cook Moules Mariniere On The Weber Genesis II E310

Add moules mariniere to your BBQ repertoire, they make a delicious sharing starter. We cooked them in the Weber GBS wok but if you don't have the GBS grill a good quality deep cast iron skillet will work just as well. Learn to cook more fish on one of our BBQ courses held in store.

May 7, 2024

How To Cook King Prawns With Chilli, Garlic And Lime In The Weber GBS Wok

These king prawns cooked in garlic, lime and chilli make a really tasty starter and cook in just a few minutes. The marinade can be made in advance so you have more time to socialise with your guests. It can be cooked in a veg basket or on a griddle. Check out more easy quick BBQ recipes on our Youtube channel.

May 7, 2024

How To Cook Seared Tuna and Little Gem Lettuce with Nichoise Dressing On The Traeger Timberline 850 Wood Pellet Grill

This delicious tuna dish is not only healthy but also quick to prepare and cook, ideal for a summers day spent in the garden or if you have friends around for lunch. If you want to increase your stock of BBQ recipes enrol on one of our courses in store and learn a few tricks to impress family and friends; details of courses on the Events page.

May 7, 2024

How to cook crispy Asian style duck on the Weber Genesis II E-310 rotisserie

Why not grill your own Asian duck instead of having a takeaway? You can personalise it to your own taste, it makes a great starter if you're hosting a BBQ party. This video takes you through the recipe step-by-step so you can be sure of success.

May 7, 2024

How to avoid food poisoning from barbecue food

Barbecuing is one of the fastest growing pastimes and a great way to socialise in your own outdoor space but a combination of inexperience and exuberance can lead to a wide array of accidents. This blog aims to make you aware of the risks and the simple steps you can take to ensure the safety of everyone concerned.

May 7, 2024

How To Deal With Black Spot On Your Roses

Black spot can disfigure and severely weaken your roses so needs tackling as soon as you spot the signs. Some roses are more resistant than others but given warm wet weather most are susceptible.

May 7, 2024

How To Cook Whole Trout With Tarragon And Lemon On The Weber Spirit Gas BBQ

Eat healthily with the help of your BBQ, this whole trout would be delicious with grilled baby new potatoes and a green salad. This video and blog take you through the steps to producing this fantastic dish. You will need a fish basket. The Barbecue Shop here in store is packed with accessories which allow you to really expand your grilling repertoire.