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May 7, 2024

How To Plant Tomatoes In The Greenhouse

This blog takes you through the steps to planting your tomatoes out in the greenhouse. Home grown tomatoes taste far superior to shop bought but they do need plenty of light and heat.

May 7, 2024

How To Support Growing Garden Peas

Fresh garden peas are one of the delights of summer and so easy to grow. They do need support but this need not cost a lot, just use some twiggy branches or some stems cut from trees and shrubs.

May 7, 2024

How To Support Cucumbers Growing In The Greenhouse

Growing your own cucumbers is hugely satisfying and a great way of getting children interested in gardening and cooking and also encourages them to eat healthily. Cucumbers are tall climbing plants so need a good sturdy support.

May 7, 2024

How To Pinch Out The Side-Shoots On Your Cordon Tomatoes

Home grown tomatoes are one of life's great pleasures as the taste is nothing like supermarket produce and there are so many more unusual varieties than the commercial offerings. Removing side shoots is vital if you want a good crop.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Tasty Tropical Fruit

Tropical fruits are not the easiest to grow and may only be possible in a heated greenhouse or a frost free hot sunny sheltered position. Even so they are worth a spot in the garden, many making attractive trees giving you height in a sunny garden.

May 7, 2024

How To Stop Cabbage White Caterpillars Eating Your Brassicas (Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Kale, Brussels Sprouts)

Protecting leafy brassicas from cabbage white butterflies is absolutely essential if you don't want your crop destroyed. We simply used netting, some twigs and stones but you can also use mesh tunnels.

May 7, 2024

What Weber BBQ Accessories Are There And How Do I Use Them?

Weber are one of the very best BBQ manufacturers and also produce a range of accessories to really set your grilling alight. Invest in a few staple pieces of kit and you can seriously impress your family and friends with your range of BBQ recipes.

May 7, 2024

How To Make A Barrel Pond For Small Spaces And Patios

Increase the wildlife in your outdoor space easily by making a barrel pond. The video shows what you need to to attract a range of invertebrates into your garden.

May 7, 2024

How to have a child friendly garden

With kids spending more time on their screens it is important for them to get outdoor exercise so why not engage their curiosity by starting them on the road to gardening. This blogs gives you a few ideas on how to coax them outdoors.

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

How To Stay Safe In The Garden

The garden is often our pride and joy and the place where we spend a lot of time in summer; gardening, soaking up the sun, entertaining, playing or barbecuing. However it is where a huge number of accidents take place so we've put together some tips to help you keep safe.

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

How To Plant Up An Herb Container

There is nothing better than adding chopped fresh herbs to your cooking and growing your own is really easy. Just follow the steps in the video. Place the container near the kitchen door or the BBQ where you can just snip a few sprigs as you need them.

May 7, 2024

What Vegetables Can I Grow In Containers And Small Spaces?

Home grown vegetables taste completely different to supermarket produce and are easy to grow, you don't even need a garden. Choose smaller vegetables and they will happily grow in a large container or even used compost bags.

May 7, 2024

How To Save Water In The Garden; 10 Top Tips

With climate change looking likely to alter our rainfall patterns to produce dryer summers anything we can do to save water (and money) in the garden is worth spending a little time changing our habits.