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Are beans easy to grow?

Are beans easy to grow?

As the nation's favourite green bean (purportedly) runner beans are known elsewhere as English runner beans. Native to Central America they were introduced to Britain in 1600's originally as an ornamental....

Are beans easy to grow?

As the nation's favourite green bean (purportedly) runner beans are known elsewhere as English runner beans. Native to Central America they were introduced to Britain in 1600's originally as an ornamental....

"June, the month of Leaves and Roses"

"June, the month of Leaves and Roses"

What to sow in June. Traditionally June is the month of roses when these lovely blooms are at their best. With the promise of sunnier days to come I keep...

"June, the month of Leaves and Roses"

What to sow in June. Traditionally June is the month of roses when these lovely blooms are at their best. With the promise of sunnier days to come I keep...

cucumber Mini Munch

Cool as a Cucumber Growing Outdoors

Do you need a greenhouse to grow cucumbers? I would say not necessarily. Some cucumber varieties are bred specifically for greenhouse cultivation, while others thrive when grown outside. More commonly...

Cool as a Cucumber Growing Outdoors

Do you need a greenhouse to grow cucumbers? I would say not necessarily. Some cucumber varieties are bred specifically for greenhouse cultivation, while others thrive when grown outside. More commonly...

trial growing potatoes in bag, green foliage

"May. - Birds, Buds, Blossoms, Beauty!"

What seeds to sow in May? The next few weeks are busy time as the soil warms up, we can sow direct as well as indoors. Plus the weeds pop...

"May. - Birds, Buds, Blossoms, Beauty!"

What seeds to sow in May? The next few weeks are busy time as the soil warms up, we can sow direct as well as indoors. Plus the weeds pop...

Is Now a Good Time to Sow my Seeds?

Is Now a Good Time to Sow my Seeds?

Starting plants from seeds give us numerous benefits in gardening: The rewarding experience watching plants grow from tiny seeds to healthy seedlings. It's a cost-effective way to grow, saving a...

Is Now a Good Time to Sow my Seeds?

Starting plants from seeds give us numerous benefits in gardening: The rewarding experience watching plants grow from tiny seeds to healthy seedlings. It's a cost-effective way to grow, saving a...

A Weedy Thing!

A Weedy Thing!

I wonder why we sometimes call people weedy in a disparaging way? Weedy with the meaning of lanky, spindly and physically weak. Then I thought about the weeds in my...

A Weedy Thing!

I wonder why we sometimes call people weedy in a disparaging way? Weedy with the meaning of lanky, spindly and physically weak. Then I thought about the weeds in my...