Why are my carrots all forked and misshapen? Mrs P, Dorset Soil that is stony or has compacted layers can cause roots of carrots and other root crops to fork. Also additions of manure or manure type fertiliser can cause this too. They need a fertile soil but add your […]
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If after sowing tomatoes the seedlings are a little tall and leggy simply lift and replant them. Bury the stem deeper and this will encourage new roots to grow from the stem and help produce a stronger plant. Keep in a bright spot and not too warm to grow on. […]
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Journalist Ella Hendrix explains how gardening help to alleviate the stresses and strains of modern living There is a lot happening in the world at the moment, and it can sometimes be a little overwhelming and difficult to escape from. Combine these global affairs with the general ups-and-downs of life […]
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Discover the easiest way to support greenhouse toms I was highly flattered to see that Monty Don likes my method of supporting toms so much using a simple string, he recommended it to viewers of Gardeners’ World last week! I’m joking of course – it has been used for many […]
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Orchid mania is set to break out at the Eden Project with a dazzling new exhibit in the Rainforest Biome this month This important new floral display in the Biome will house 500 orchids in the heart of the biggest rainforest in captivity. Stars of the show will be varieties […]
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A Achocha: Oct 32-33, Allotments: Oct 68-71, Asparagus: Mar 36-39, B Bartai, Gaby: Feb 34-39, Mar 73-76, Mar 83-88, Jul 70-73, Aug 26-31, Oct 26-31, Nov 44-47 Biggs, Matthew: Aug 61-63, BBQ: Jul 42-44 Beans: Apr 45-48 , Jul 37-40, Sep 32-33, Lablab: May 33-34 Beetroot: Feb 58-60, May […]
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A Asparagus: Mar 20-22, Apples: Sep 58-60, Autumn: Nov 48-49, B Bamboo: Dec 49-52, Bartai, Gaby: The future For Food Jan 52-55, Herbal Haven Apr 28-34, Beans: Jun 42-44, Broad Beans Oct 36-37 Bees: Nov 63-66, Beetroot: May 36-38, Biodynamics:Oct 63-66 Blackcurrents:Oct 58-60 Blueberries:Sep 36-38 Books: Jan 75, Feb […]
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