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Fig trees

By Jane Moore on 16/01/2009 15:16:35

.It seems wrong, somehow, to water pots and containers in damp, chilly weather, but they do need the occasional water when conditions are dry. I don't have any pots at the allotment — I'd never be able to keep them watered in the height of summer — but I do


Suppressing weeds with carpet

By Jane Moore on 29/02/2008 11:27:00

to weed nicely contained beds where the soil is lovely and light, and I barely even get muddy.Laying carpet at the far end was a big mistake. I initially laid it over the soil to suppress weed growth, with the view to digging the area over later on


Growing tomatoes

By Jane Moore on 08/02/2008 12:08:00

and trusted varieties. I always grow a few 'Tumbler' for home - they're cute and contained so perfectly for the patio. 'Sungold' and 'Gardeners' Delight' are my favourite tomato varieties. This year I'm trying a new variety, 'Sweet Olive', which


Weedkiller in manure: update

By Jane Moore on 27/02/2009 14:44:45

.Products containing aminopyralid have been withdrawn from supply, sale and use while the Pesticides Safety Directorate investigates its potency. However , it's not illegal to store the herbicide, so there's no guarantee the farm where you source your manure has


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