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's rim. Water in well and leave to drain before hanging in position.AdamOur wooden barrel is a butter churn sourced from a reclamation yard. Pop along to your local yard to see what you can find.

those instead.Marchspring30 minutesCarex comans, bronze-leaves x1Purple aubretia, 7cm pot x2Narcissus 'Minnow', 9cm pot x230cm terracotta pot x1Peat-free multi-purpose compostPlace pieces of terracotta over holes in the pot's base to allow water to drain

.Place a label in each pot if you are growing different varieties. If you are just growing one type, keep the pots in one labelled tray.Soak each pot well and let the water drain through. Then move the seedlings to a warm, sunny windowsill to maintain a

of space to grow and thrives in sheltered, sunny sites with well-drained soil. Avoid growing asparagus in shady spots, heavy clay soil or containers.Asparagus crowns (normally one year old)Fork or spadeFertiliser granulesOrganic matter (e.g. well

Raising cacti from seed is simple and rewarding, and to add to the fun, most companies and cacti nurseries now offer seed mixtures, so you're never quite sure what you're going to grow.Cacti seedOne large and several small terracotta potsFree-draining

with tap water and leave it to drain. Don't use rainwater from a butt as it may contain bacteria, which can cause damping-off disease.Place approximately five seeds on the surface of the damp compost, spacing them evenly in the pot. Take your time

to provide good drainage. Puncture holes in the trough to allow water to drain away.Empty bags of compost into the trough until it is two-thirds full. Firm it as you go.Plant the largest plants first to give you a good idea of the main structure of your

If grown in the right spot, tulipscan flower for years on end, adding a splash of dramatic colour to gardens every spring. But they can be difficult to grow in heavy soil or partial shade, only thriving in a light, free-draining medium in full sun

to drain.Sprinkle seeds evenly and thinly over the surface of the compost, leaving approx 2cm - 3cm between each one. Cover seeds with a thin layer of compost.Cover pot with a sheet of glass or an inverted polythene bag. Place on a well-lit windowsill

it to drain. Don't use rainwater from a butt as it may contain bacteria, which can cause damping-off disease.Place approximately five seeds on the surface of the damp compost, spacing them evenly in the pot. Take your time, as this can be a fiddly job