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Gardening hints and tips

Germination Of A Seed

Information on the germination of a seed including a Table Of Germination - The three essentials required for any seed are:- Water, oxygen (air) and a...  More on this Item... >

Companion Planting

For companion planting to work well, you have to forget conventional separate flowerbeds and kitchen gardens, and combine your vegetables and flowers....  More on this Item... >

Aphid Eating Dragon

If you are troubled by aphids on your roses and other plants do not worry, help is at hand which does not involve chemical sprays or washing up liquid...  More on this Item... >

Everlasting Flowers

There are four popular ways of drying flowers. :- Air drying, Glycerine, Moist drying and by using a desiccant - Air drying is the simplest method; pi...  More on this Item... >

Coleus (Trying to keep them alive over winter)

The main concern is to preserve their strong leaf colourings, which means they will need as much light as possible. Try to position the plants at a so...  More on this Item... >

Ragwort

Under government regulations incorporated in the Weeds Act (1959) it's actually an offence to allow ragwort to grow unchecked. Although I'm sure you a...  More on this Item... >

Garden Enemies

Cats have a habit of scratching at newly prepared soil.To prevent them entering your garden put clippings from thorny plants along their entry route. ...  More on this Item... >

Potatoes

Potatoes have a unique place in the British diet, but you may be surprised to discover that the humble tubers have a long and illustrious history. The...  More on this Item... >

Crop Rotation Tips

Crop Rotation Tips and Basic Principles

Herb Corner

I'm sure most of you have herbs growing somewhere around the place, a shady corner in the garden, in pots tucked behind the curtain on the kitchen win...  More on this Item... >

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