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draw up a crop rotation plan. I actually drew a rough outline of where I was going to grow this year's crops in the autumn, before putting in the onions and garlic. Typically, I never got around to finishing it off.My crop rotation plan comprises a

of thinning the seedlings releases the carrot's scent. Plant strong-smelling crops, such as garlic, onions, shallots and leeks adjacent to the carrots. Follow a strict crop rotation plan, avoiding growing carrots on the same site in consecutive years

-life friendly alternative The midnight hunt is probably the most effective route, backed up by wildlife-safe Growing Success Advanced Slug Pellets. i use every possible method:  the beer one seems to work only once in the season, even when putting fresh beer out

further to make more but smaller cloves. The other thing is that you should grow garlic bought from a garden centre, as those varieties are good for growing in the UK. pippa my mum has a number of brick coloured tile from 1900 with a diamond pattern. she

, dry, frost-free place. Select only unblemished bulbs with narrow, well-closed necks. Wide-necked onions do not store well so use them firstMore on growing onionsRead Pippa Greenwood's blog on growing onions and garlicVideo advice on growing onions

Hello, I'm new to growing veg and I planted out some Early Nants, but they have all gone. I suspect some thing has eaten them, do you think it most likely pigeons (or magpies)? I've seen one sitting on the GH and we have loads of magpies. I hadn

Keep picking summer-sown salads to prevent the plants running to seed Plant garlic cloves outside or in modular seed trays ready to plant out later this autumnCover herbs like basil and parsley with cloches, or bring potted ones under cover

-summer-flowering clematisDivide congested perennials after floweringPlant bare-rooted rosesFlowersWrap grease bands around fruit trees Plant out garlic or start growing cloves in potsClear away old crops and dig over the groundFruit & vegInsulate your greenhouse Bring

What are the best vegetables to grow inside. Have had success with various chilli varieties in the past as well as herbs and will be growing them again this year, but I was wondering what else you all think Is worth a try. We have large south facing

growing. I do feed slugs to the girls its very satisfying. Thanks for any advice Mmm. I use pellets and they work great on stopping slugs eating my plants. From what I have read the side effects of birds and animals eating poisoned slugs is negligible