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-in cane supports. Runner beans should be watered regularly and picked young or they will become tough and stringy.Turmeric is a member of the ginger family, and can be found in Indian and Thai shops. Fresh turmeric has a rather more orange colour

.Some plants need moving, some need supporting, some need feeding, some need pruning. Many just need sowing.I need to cut the lawn (we don't have a mower so we do this on our hands and knees with shears.) Luckily it's full of dead patches so it shouldn't take

.The flower stems are strong and tall, up to 1.2m (4ft), and each supports a single magnificent bloom, blood red and boldly imprinted at the base of each petal with a jet-black splodge. The stamens, arranged in a broad circle around the dark, central knob

, mauves or white are held on strong, medium-tall wiry stems that don't need supporting.Japanese anemoneThis must-have plant has short stems of large bell-shaped flowers in purples, pinks and blues. It's drought tolerant and pretty hardy, although it

, as they don't need supporting and their side shoots do not require pricking out. Bush tomatoes grow well in a hanging basket or pot, both in a greenhouse and outdoors.Bush tomato 'Gartenperle'Potatoes may be grown in a container or in the ground. Early

is, to a large extent, the result of gardening habits. The more bird-friendly the garden, the more birds it will support.As we and the birds enjoy the summer sunshine, autumn and winter (when food is more scarce) are only a couple of months away

are square, and a spirit level to make sure everything is level. This will ensure the glass is securely and tightly supported. Glaze the roof first of all, while you can still move around freely inside and outside the structure. Once the roof is on, fix

Connect the separate hoop sections together, then slide the ends over the foundation tubes. Fix the support struts to each hoop. always check the positioning of bolts and other fittings before you attach them, making sure they won’t rub against the cover and cause

of its tray with the blunt end of a pencil. Supporting the roots with the pencil, transfer it over to the pot. Work the roots into the hole, firm it in, water it and that's it: your baby plant is in its new home.That done, it's off to the greenhouse

to read the signs you'll know whether you plant is thirsty once you’ve mastered watering, don’t be surprised when your house plants grow and bloom more vigorously.Plants rely on their cells being full of water to provide support. When water is in short