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Autumn heatwave

By Pippa Greenwood on 05/10/2011 12:25:03

of algae on the greenhouse glazing – it’ll help to provide some shade. And I’m happy that I made some late sowings of my favourite vegetables, which now stand a much better chance of putting on useful growth and thriving.In this hot, dry weather I’ve been


How to sow bluebell seeds

By Gardeners' World on 19/07/2011 11:59:07

Chris Beardshaw sows bluebells under the shade of the deciduous trees at Berryfields, and discusses the benefits of growing bluebells from seed over planting bulbs.springMore about woodland flowersPlaces to see bluebells in the UKSnowdrops and where


The mock orange

By James Alexander-Sinclair on 07/06/2010 16:06:30

evening and when I got out of the car the first thing I noticed was scent. A wild romantic perfume floating through the heavy warm air. Although the planting in my garden is predominantly herbaceous, I will always have room for the begetter


The winged spindle

By James Alexander-Sinclair on 10/10/2011 16:59:01

Until I became interested in gardening - embarrassingly, half a lifetime ago - I thought a spindle was just a mechanical thing. It made me think of Sleeping Beauty, who, under the curse of a wicked fairy, pricked her finger on the spindle of a


Tomato splitting

By Gardeners' World on 19/10/2011 15:34:32

hot spells and provide shading. Promptly pick off any split tomatoes before they start to rot.tomatoessummer to autumnCommon problems affecting tomatoesTomato leaf mouldTomato blightTomato frost damageBlossom end rot


Greenhouse job checklist - week 24

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:53:26

Increase greenhouse shading if temperatures inside are getting very hotTake cuttings from houseplants such as weeping figs and Christmas cactiDamp down the greenhouse floor every morningWater pots and growing bags dailyPlace potted tagetes near


Greenhouse job checklist - week 30

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:53:54

Water tomatoes regularly to prevent fruit splitting and blossom end rot Feed tomato crops with a high-potash tomato fertiliser every weekBe on the lookout for aphids, vine weevils and other pestsVentilate daily and add extra shading if temperatures


Greenhouse job checklist - week 35

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:54:16

Take cuttings from tender perennials and bedding plants, such as verbenaSow a few pots of hardy annuals to provide early spring blooms Shade delicate plants to avoid sun scorch on hot daysDeal with vine weevil by watering pots with a solution


Greenhouse job checklist - week 36

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:54:21

Take root cuttings from Japanese anemones and oriental poppiesPot up prepared hyacinths into bowls for indoor displaysPot up rooted cuttings taken in summer and early autumnPlant paper-white narcissi in potsRemove shading paint and netting to let


Greenhouse job checklist - week 39

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:54:33

hyacinthsPick remaining outdoor green tomatoes and lay out on staging to ripen Pay close attention to ventilation now, shutting vents on cool nightsWash off greenhouse shading paintWater dormant cyclamen houseplants to encourage them back into growth


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