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Our Favourite Dahlias Grown From Seed

Our Favourite Dahlias Grown From Seed

Why Grow Dahlias from Seed? Beautiful, Easy and Rewarding  We like to grow single and semi-double varieties from seed sown in spring. Not too difficult to grow, we find these...

Our Favourite Dahlias Grown From Seed

Why Grow Dahlias from Seed? Beautiful, Easy and Rewarding  We like to grow single and semi-double varieties from seed sown in spring. Not too difficult to grow, we find these...

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"September is dressing herself in showy dahlias"

What seeds to sow in September  No doubt you are busy as I am, gathering in the fruitfulness of our labours. Still there is time and space appearing where we...

"September is dressing herself in showy dahlias"

What seeds to sow in September  No doubt you are busy as I am, gathering in the fruitfulness of our labours. Still there is time and space appearing where we...

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Waspish behaviour

Gorging on ripe fruit and late summer picnics wasps and hornet can be unwelcome visitors with a sting in their tail. Why are wasps important in our gardens? They are...

Waspish behaviour

Gorging on ripe fruit and late summer picnics wasps and hornet can be unwelcome visitors with a sting in their tail. Why are wasps important in our gardens? They are...

Yellow Welsh Poppy flower

Wildflowers to sow in August and early Autumn

Why should I sow Wildflowers in August? In considering what flowers to sow now I was fascinated by the thought of making a distinction between growing wildflowers or growing for...

Wildflowers to sow in August and early Autumn

Why should I sow Wildflowers in August? In considering what flowers to sow now I was fascinated by the thought of making a distinction between growing wildflowers or growing for...

salad mix bright and spicy

Oriental Leaves

These leafy vegetables are becoming popular in our garden for autumn and winter harvests. From the brassica family, they tolerate our colder months. Quick growing (ready in 60-90 days) and...

Oriental Leaves

These leafy vegetables are becoming popular in our garden for autumn and winter harvests. From the brassica family, they tolerate our colder months. Quick growing (ready in 60-90 days) and...

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It is August, the summer's last stand

Whilst watering and weeding take priority to keep the plants in good condition for ripening and picking, there should be opportunity for sowing for quick crops, and later in the...

It is August, the summer's last stand

Whilst watering and weeding take priority to keep the plants in good condition for ripening and picking, there should be opportunity for sowing for quick crops, and later in the...