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and store the whole seedhead in a paper bag, but it's preferable to let the seed ripen on the plant.Agapanthus seed is thin, laid flat in overlapping layers in a papery capsule that bursts into three separate sections. The seed is black with a papery tail

Good quality seed compostSmall 7.5cm pots x2ClingfilmMarch - Juneten minutes to sow the seedsMay - SeptemberFill each pot with compost, water it with tap water and leave to drain. Don't use rainwater from a butt as it may contain bacteria, which can cause

of vermiculite, which is easier to spread thinly, alternatively you could use seed compost if you prefer.Water the pot thoroughly, cover with cling film, and stand it in a warm, bright position. When seedlings emerge, remove the cling film.Pot seedlings

Sharp knife10cm potMulti-purpose compostRooting hormone (liquid or powder)Clear polythene bagsJune - September45 minutesChoose sideshoots as cuttings, pulling these away from the main stem with a thin strip of bark, or heel, still attached.This heel

Plastic gutteringFine-tooth tenon saw or hacksawMulti-purpose compostWatering canMarch - August20 minutesharvest from April to SeptemberSprinkle a pinch of your salad seed along the length of the compost-filled guttering and lightly cover the seed with a thin layer

StringMeasuring board (optional)February - May30 minutesFebruary - MarchUsing string as a guide and a trowel or draw hoe, dig a shallow trench about 15mm deep.Sow seeds individually along the row or in groups of two or three at regular intervals, about 10cm apart. You

around the roots.Trim off a good section of the roots with a knife.Cut the root into short lengths (around 2.5cm) and push these vertically into a seed tray, of compost, thick end up.Cover the seed tray with a thin layer of grit to improve drainage

, on the surface.Cover cuttings with a thin layer of compost. Water well, label pots and place in a cool place indoors or in a cold frame.AdamThick roots can be pushed vertically into planting holes made with a pencil. Make sure they go in the right way up. Roots

pieces across the width of the shed with screws.Choose hooks and clips to suit your tools and fix them to the rack. Most will screw directly into the wood, so drill a thin guide hole first. Meat hooks can be placed over timber frame, and some tools can

and even dieback. Prune out affected parts of the plant and destroy. Healthy plants are less prone to attack, so make sure you water regularly and mulch around them to conserve moisture in the soil. Space out your plants to avoid over-crowding and thin out