February 26, 2021 NEW VIEWS ON COMPANION PLANTING For many years companion planting has been a popular and alluring topic for gardeners. The idea that simply by planting the plants
YES SLUGS NOT SLAGS DO YOU KNOW ANY ? POLITICAL SLUGS JUDICIAL SLUGS MILITARY SLUGS ETC….. BUT I AM TALKING ABOUT GARDEN SLUGS YOUR GARDEN GRASS IS FULL OF THE
TAKE WILKO SEEDS – AND I MEAN THOSE NOT PAST THEIR SOW BY DATE SOME DO GERMINATE AND SOME DON’T I KNOW – A BAD WORKMAN BLAMES HIS TOOLS IN
Order Order ? Out of Order ! Plant Supplies- I have stopped buying from J.Parker’s. I have cancelled my account and insisted I am taken off the mailing list.
GET YOURS NEAR HERE – £1/Kg– EU digs in on seed potato ban leaving whole sector in limbo-News03 Feb 2021Ewan PateThe seed potato sector has been left disappointed by confirmation
SO YOU HAVE GREEN FINGERS ?-OR IN MY CASE WHITE FINGER ……………. Is there a Dr ( Shipman) in the House-FOR WORKING OUTSIDE IN FEBRUARY CAN BE WORSE THAN JANUARY
But isolation does not have to mean solitary confinement –Nor does it have to lead to depression and mental ill health-In fact quite the opposite Immune tonics will become big
THOSE WHO READ THESE POSTS KNOW THE LOCKDOWN IS COMPLETELY COCKEYED FOR THOSE NOT AT RISK. BUT FOR OTHERS WHO MAY BE AT RISK AND WHO ARE IN “PURDAH”AND CANNOT
Allotment Garden Newsletter From John Harrison Dear Friend Another year comes to a close and what a year it’s been. I think we’ll all be pleased to wave this
Allotment Garden Newsletter From John Harrison Dear Friend As I write this, I’m sorry to say things are not looking good with the coronavirus situation here in Britain. Nor
Man threatened with ‘hefty fly-tipping fine’ after blowing leaves off his own driveway Paul Coombes was sent a letter from Ellesmere Park Residents’ Association for clearing the leaves with a
How to get rid of slugs: Wet weather to cause slug surge – this is how to keep them out SLUGS are set to invade UK homes and gardens thanks
Metaldehyde use to be banned by March 2022 Metaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula (CH₃CHO)₄. It is commonly used as a pesticide against slugs, snails, and other gastropods.
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Allotment Garden Newsletter From John Harrison Dear Friend I don’t know about where you are, but we’ve not had the best of July. For the most part it’s felt
IT’S BEEN A “GODSEND” THIS YEAR – “BLOODY WHITE FLY AND ALL”. THE ALL IS THAT WE HAVE BEEN IN LOCKDOWN AND NEVER A BORED MOMENT STEP BACK AND STAY
https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/song-thrush/ LOOK AND LISTEN – BLACKBIRDS ARE COMMON AND NEST HERE https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/blackbird/
3RD SUNDAY IN JULY WE HARVESTED 90 Kgs SECOND EARLY POTATOES THIS MORNING FROM TWO RAISED BEDS OF OUR THREE IN OUR FRONT GARDEN LAID THEM OUT ON THE PAVEMENT
July 17, 2020 GARDENING IS FOR THE BIRDS If you’ve been reading my Gardening with Nature newsletters, you know I talked about Growing a Pollinator Garden in June. Now
THE RADICAL HAS BEEN BEAN PICKING AND SHELLING A BOWL FULL OF THE BROAD BEAN TYPE AND STRAIGHT INTO THE FREEZER ON TRAYS. ALSO GREEN PEA POD PICKING AND SHELLING
Allotment Garden Newsletter From John Harrison Dear Friend As I write this I’m very aware that you may be reading this anywhere in the world. Please remember, I’m based
Planning rules lifted for fairs, markets and car boot sales in England Events can be held without planning permission under new laws designed to boost the economy Heather Stewart Political editor
> Print and save ? June is traditionally the time to plant out bedding plants which are so much part of an English summer. Even with our
> June is traditionally the time to plant out bedding plants which are so much part of an English summer. Even with our unpredictable weather
THE MET OFFICE SAY THIS HAS BEEN THE DRYEST AND HOTTEST MAY ON RECORD AND THEY SHOULD KNOW- THEY OFTEN GET IT SO WRONG ? GROWERS KNOW IT HAS
Easy to grow – comes in more colours than purple We grow Detroit 2 Start under cover in seed modules – one seed per cell Transplant outside in May in
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL HAS CHANGED ITS PROGRAMME OF COLLECTION OF GARDEN WASTE, MAKING AN ARBITRARY CABINET DECISION DUE ITS INABILITY TO ORGANISE IT,AND WHICH IT MAKES A SEPARATE CHARGE OF
Fruit & Vegetable Growing Guide for November November is the month when the hard frosts and heavy rain usually arrive so it’s important to grab whatever time you can on
Garden.org Newsletter May 25, 2019 – Issue #410 [ Read in browser ] Articles to read Weeds- Curly Dock Curly dock (Rumex crispus) is a hardy perennial weed found in
This species is so named due to the colour of the hindwings and the markings on the forewings which make it unmistakeable. There is little variation although on rare
Garden.org Newsletter May 18, 2019 – Issue #409 [ Read in browser ] Articles to read National Garden Bureau Members Host 2019 California Summer Trials Modeled after the long-standing CA
. Choosing wisely In dry areas and on sandy soils cultivars with drought tolerance should be chosen: ‘Ailsa’, ‘Cara’, ‘Cosmos’, ‘Desiree’, ‘Estima’, ‘Kestrel’, ‘Marfona’, ‘Picasso’ and ‘Rooster’
Glyphosate is non-selective. This means a single herbicide can be used to control most weeds – grasses, sedges and broadleaves. Weedkillers for Home Gardeners RHS Gardening Advice March
Garden.org Newsletter May 11, 2019 – Issue #408 [ Read in browser ] Articles to read Growing Perennial Foods: A field guide to raising resilient herbs, fruits & vegetables: A
Garden.org Newsletter May 4, 2019 – Issue #407 [ Read in browser ] A survey from Gardener’s Supply Gardener’s Supply has a few questions about gardening brands you are familiar
Garden.org Newsletter April 27, 2019 – Issue #406 [ Read in browser ] Articles to read Garden Habitat Helpers Giveaway for GFW Newsletter Sign Up Enter to win a
Why does my inside rubber plant keep losing leaves? “I have it inside and have had it since June. It continually loses leaves. Would it
Weekly news from the National Gardening Association December 15, 2018 ARTICLES TO READ Announcing the winners of the 2018 Garden.org Photo Contest! Over the past few
Weekly news from the National Gardening Association Keeping A Dwarf Alberta Spruce Indoors Until Spring “I bought a potted Dwarf Alberta Spruce(very small) for our
The National Gardening Association Since 1971, our mission is to promote gardening. 1. We teach people how to get started gardening and to improve their plant growing skills. 2. With
November 10, 2018 READ IN BROWSER Weekly news from the National Gardening Association OUR ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST IS STARTED! The 2018 National Gardening Association Photo
Weekly news from the National Gardening Association November 3, 2018 ARTICLES TO READ Store and Prepare Winter SquashWith the gardening season winding down, it’s time to
WELL – I DID, BUT I DID NOT MEAN TO….. The Radical30th Oct 2018 This morning I found a Robin caught in a mouse trap. How
Weekly news from the National Gardening Association October 27, 2018 ARTICLES TO READ Mums For FallGardeners have been enjoying mums for more than 2,000 years. By
Maple trees don’t change color in the fall “I’ve owned my house for 20 years and my question is about my 2 huge maple trees
Pruning Hot Lips Salvia October 6, 2018 “How far back should I prune my Hot Lips Salvias? They are approximately3′ high and at least
ARTICLES TO READ Plant Care: DaffodilsCheck out our plant care and collection of varities of Daffodils. Plant Care: AeoniumsCheck out our plant care and collection
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