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Dahlias

Dahlias Dahlias are gaining a new popularity as the more simple blooms with an exposed centre are attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies. There are many varieties of dahlia and...

Dahlias

Dahlias Dahlias are gaining a new popularity as the more simple blooms with an exposed centre are attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies. There are many varieties of dahlia and...

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What IS in season in March

Whilst the high temperatures of last summer have receded under a blanket of snow,  the lack of rain, followed by a period of cold weather, has exacerbated the problems faced...

What IS in season in March

Whilst the high temperatures of last summer have receded under a blanket of snow,  the lack of rain, followed by a period of cold weather, has exacerbated the problems faced...

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Spotllight on OKRA

Okra is a plant that possibly originated in Ethiopia although there is some disagreement on this. It was known by the ancient Egyptians. If so it may have spread east...

Spotllight on OKRA

Okra is a plant that possibly originated in Ethiopia although there is some disagreement on this. It was known by the ancient Egyptians. If so it may have spread east...

March weather, savage and serene in one hour

March weather, savage and serene in one hour

The current weather forecast indicates average temperatures during the day plummeting overnight below zero. So we suggest delay your outdoor sowings until conditions improve. Especially if your soil is heavy...

March weather, savage and serene in one hour

The current weather forecast indicates average temperatures during the day plummeting overnight below zero. So we suggest delay your outdoor sowings until conditions improve. Especially if your soil is heavy...

Burpee Europe Ltd - Baba Ganoush - aubergine puree

Baba Ganoush

Published: 9th October 2020 by Burpee Europe Ltd Serves 2 – 4 people Ingredients: 4 to 6 Aubergines – Genie (depends on the size)20 ml olive oil1 tbsp Tahini2 garlic...

Baba Ganoush

Published: 9th October 2020 by Burpee Europe Ltd Serves 2 – 4 people Ingredients: 4 to 6 Aubergines – Genie (depends on the size)20 ml olive oil1 tbsp Tahini2 garlic...

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Showcase of new varieties to sow now

We have been stocking up on old favourites and new quality additions from one of our suppliers. Check them out https://justseed.com/search/collections/vegetable-seeds?options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=hide&q=burpee&type=product If you have a heated propagator and grow lamp, you could start sowing chillies,...

Showcase of new varieties to sow now

We have been stocking up on old favourites and new quality additions from one of our suppliers. Check them out https://justseed.com/search/collections/vegetable-seeds?options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=hide&q=burpee&type=product If you have a heated propagator and grow lamp, you could start sowing chillies,...