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Watering & feeding veg plants over the summerYour plants will have different watering and nutritional needs as we move through the summe. Have a read of this guide for some helpful tips that...
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Growing through biodegradable mulch filmThis can be a good way of keeping weeds down and maintaining moisture levels in the soil. We take a quick look at some of the pros and cons,...
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3 tips for newly planted plants…Get these three things right when you plant out your veggies and it will really help them to get off to a good start this season. Make sure plants...
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Plant tomatoes deepIf you’ve ordered upright tomatoes (all our varieties except Tiny Tim are upright varieties) then it is a good idea to plant them deep....
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Dealing with persistent weeds – Diary of a Rocket GardenerSo, I talked last week about how I had let my veg plot get a little (a lot) overgrown and wild and how I was working to restore it to... The...
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Dwarf Beans for Smaller PlotsDwarf beans are such a good choice for those with smaller plots – perhaps you’re growing just a few veggies in pots by the back door,...
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The Next Few Weeks… (Planting Time)Although it is still a little chilly, we are rapidly heading into May and peak planting time for the growing season ahead. There’s no need...
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Earthing Up PotatoesIf you’re new to growing your own veg then you may not know about the concept of earthing up. This short post will give you the low down....
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How to Recover a Plot That’s Gone Wild – Diary of a Rocket GardenerHopefully, this post will serve as both inspiration and encouragement for someone else who has been feeling overwhelmed by the task of recovering...
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Protecting New Seedlings from Cold/WindWe have started shipping some of the hardier veg plants now, but obviously, we can’t guarantee the weather being warm and sunny, so...
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Protect Peas from Cold WindsPea plants are reasonably tough, and they’re growing fast in our polytunnels now so we are going to be shipping some of the earlier batches...
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The start of the Hungry Gap?For those of you who have been growing winter crops, you may find that you’re more or less done with harvesting as broccoli plants go over,...
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Is it safe to plant out seed potatoes yet?It’s difficult to know whether we are coming or going with the weather at the moment. Here in Cornwall, the incessant rain seems to have...
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Things are finally growing…What a difference just a couple of days of sunshine can make to how things grow in the polytunnels. Our plants are starting to come along nicely...
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What is leek rust?Take a look at the leeks in your veg patch. Do any of them have brownish orange streaks or spots on the leaves? If so, they may have rust. Leek......
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How much space do I need for growing wildflowers?You can fill a small space or a large space with wildflowers quite easily using plug plants. This article looks at a few different ideas and...
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Why Growing Herbs on a Slope is a Great IdeaA south-facing slope or bank makes an excellent site for a herb patch. The plants will get good exposure to sun, and the soil will drain well...
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3 helpful veg patch recommendations – Diary of a Rocket GardenerMy veg patch renewal mission started in earnest over the Easter bank holiday weekend. I found three volunteers to help me on this mega-mission,...
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Is it too wet to plant strawberries?If you receive your strawberry plants in the next few weeks, it is a good idea not to plant them in waterlogged soil as they do not fare well....
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Volunteer Potatoes Popping Up in Your Plot?If you grew potatoes last year, you may be surprised to see some potato plants appearing in your plot. Known as volunteers, these plants grow from...
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April in the Veg PatchHopefully, memories of heavy rain, hail and strong winds will soon fade into the past. There is plenty to do in the veg patch this month, planting...
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8 Ways to Improve Soil Health this Growing SeasonThis is a guest post from our friends at Natural Grower, a wonderful company that offers award-winning, approved organic and peat-free compost...
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A Note About Spring (So Far…)It may not feel as if we are heading into planting season at all, even though we are right at the end of March. It has just been so...
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Waterlogged Soil in Spring?If your veg garden is somewhat soggy following heavy rains over recent weeks, you may be worrying about planting, especially if you have onion...
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3 groups of herbsIt helps to understand the different requirements for some of the different herb types to get the most from them. We’ve divided them into...
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April's Simple Pleasures of GrowingIf you're like us, which I suspect a number of people that read this blog are, you're sowing and growing plants at this time of year, ad infinitum...
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Strawberries on Aeroponic Towers from Bare Root SystemsStrawberries...
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Space Saving of a Vertical Farm using Aeroponic TowersAlthough our aeroponic towers take less than 1m²...
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Plastic in GardeningIn this episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, we talk with Marie Chieppo , an ecological landscape designer, about the...
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now whatthe dark eyes on this seedling intrigue me. yet the question remains which way to take it ? i see a shade of purple surrounding those dark...
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17 Fast Growing Flowering VinesThese fast growing flowering vines are perfect for adding color to trellises and fences in no time! Looking for fast growing flowering vines?...
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The History of Fairview Garden CenterFounded and led by Jo Ann Dewar, the garden center has been a cherished part of the community since 1974. Now, at 93 years young, Jo Ann is still...
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10 Little-Known Container Gardening Hacks That Can Change the Way You GrowLast Updated on April 20, 2024 by Kimberly Crawford Ever wondered why your neighbors’ balcony blooms are booming while your pots look a bit...
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Discover the Magic: 10 Bedroom Decorating Hacks to Elevate Your SpaceLast Updated on April 20, 2024 by Kimberly Crawford Why does sprucing up your bedroom feel like a chore sometimes? It’s where you unwind...