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Sunshine on a stalk - choosing sunflowers to sow

Sunshine on a stalk - choosing sunflowers to sow

What do you think of when you hear the word sunflower? Many of us will have the image of the tall single headed ‘giant’ which we hoped would break a...

Sunshine on a stalk - choosing sunflowers to sow

What do you think of when you hear the word sunflower? Many of us will have the image of the tall single headed ‘giant’ which we hoped would break a...

"The uncertain glory of an April day"

"The uncertain glory of an April day"

What seeds to sow in April ? The start of April has seen the blossom erupt in the warm dry spring sunshine.  Now the soil is warm and dry it...

"The uncertain glory of an April day"

What seeds to sow in April ? The start of April has seen the blossom erupt in the warm dry spring sunshine.  Now the soil is warm and dry it...

Courgette seeds sown on edge in individual pots

Sow simple - tips for successful growing

Most popular seeds are generally very simple in their needs - water, a temperature that suits their germination and a place to put their roots down. Starting to sow or...

Sow simple - tips for successful growing

Most popular seeds are generally very simple in their needs - water, a temperature that suits their germination and a place to put their roots down. Starting to sow or...

Tomatoes, red and yellow and pink and green

Tomatoes, red and yellow and pink and green

Tomatoes, red and yellow, pink and green. Orange and purple and blue. Yes that's right - blue or more truly purple/black. A Rainbow of Tomatoes  Red = Veranda Red, Red...

Tomatoes, red and yellow and pink and green

Tomatoes, red and yellow, pink and green. Orange and purple and blue. Yes that's right - blue or more truly purple/black. A Rainbow of Tomatoes  Red = Veranda Red, Red...

"March stirs the dancing daffodil"

"March stirs the dancing daffodil"

  What Seeds to Sow In March? Spring is on its way, the days are getting longer and I'm gazing at my array of seeds still in their packets.  Eager...

"March stirs the dancing daffodil"

  What Seeds to Sow In March? Spring is on its way, the days are getting longer and I'm gazing at my array of seeds still in their packets.  Eager...

Lettuce eat more cabbages and green vegetables

Lettuce eat more cabbages and green vegetables

Do you remember as a child trying to conceal peas beneath your knife, bulking at even trying one brussels sprout? Cabbage would not pass your lips despite these nutrient rich...

Lettuce eat more cabbages and green vegetables

Do you remember as a child trying to conceal peas beneath your knife, bulking at even trying one brussels sprout? Cabbage would not pass your lips despite these nutrient rich...