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The end of the summer is a really busy time in the garden, with the last of the summer plants, veg and fruits comes the need to tidy up. It is easiest to rake the ground to rid it of debris – be watchful for diseased foliage – you do not want this to end [...]
The notion of National Collections is to stop varieties of plants disappearing and at the recent Hampton Court Flower Show the BBC featured two such collections, Plantagogo’s Heuchera and Barry Clarke’s Milkweed. The Plant Heritage Marquee was celebrating national collections and it was really interesting to find out that, amateur gardeners and greenhouse growers can [...]
Just over a week since the close of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and here at Flower Shows we are still reeling with all the new gardening innovations and news from the show. One of the garden displays that left a lasting impression was the Bee Garden by Janey Auchincloss and Paul Hammond. Their show [...]
Five Unusual Fruits and Vegetables to Try in your Greenhouse There are such a wide variety of fruits and vegetables available these days – and growing something that bit different can sometimes put people off. Here are five of our favourites that can be started or grown in your greenhouse.
Greenhouse invasion. It is the time of year that people are getting back into their gardens and having a good tidy up ready for enjoyment in the hot (well hopefully) summer months. Gardeners spend a lot of time ensuring that the outside garden is looking ‘just as it should’ but what about the greenhouse. There [...]
Thinking of a greenhouse as a great addition to your garden then here are some recommendations to ensure your success. All greenhouses depend on their ‘grower’ to devote time and effort – you reap what you sow. There are however a number of accessories that are essential for growing enthusiasts that want perfect results.
My Grandfather was born in 1899 and was involved in both World Wars. For all his life after these horrendous events he took pride in his greenhouse, growing vegetables and flowers for the family to enjoy. What struck me, as a youngster was each time we visited my grandparents my grandfather would be in his greenhouse (come [...]
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