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Veg growing inside

On 18/03/2013 in forum

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


Countdown to the Chelsea Flower Show

On 08/02/2008 in Plants

Chelsea is the best show in the world, so they perform their socks off.This year we are growing organic herbs for, not only our display, but also for two of the large show gardens. This is how a small organic nursery covers the cost of putting on its own


Talkback: How to grow basil from seed

On 29/06/2012 in forum

inside on the windowsill in the winter months? I will be growing lots of this in my greenhouse next year. Thanks for a great video. Loved it. Thanks so we dont need to water it till it actually come out? Eddie Craig wrote (see) Can basil and other herbs


Tomato and parsley hanging basket

On 07/11/2011 in Pots & containers: Hanging baskets

that shade ripening tomatoes. Pick parsley leaves when young for the best flavour.More inspiration for edible container featuresLearn how to grow your own display of edible herbs.Start growing fruit with a strawberry hanging basket.Plant a lavender garden


Talkback: Nasturtium and thyme

On 28/11/2011 in forum

doesn't seem that long ago the Chelsea flower show, comes around so quickly, you will be dashing off again to show all the wonderful herbs you grow, wish you luck hope there is another gold for all your efforts. Could you advise me whether


Fruit and veg job checklist - week 26

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

in growing bagsHarvest early potatoes, carrots and salad cropsPrune the sideshoots of gooseberry bushes back to just five leavesCut out congested raspberry canes at soil level, or those popping up in pathsFeed all crops with a liquid fertiliserSow seeds


Around the garden job checklist - week 28

On 23/11/2011 in Around the garden checklists

Keep lawn edges trimmed by cutting with a half-moon edging toolLook out for cabbage white butterfly eggs and rub them off with your fingersRemove blanket weed from pondsFeed hanging baskets and patio pots every weekPrune fast-growing hedges like


Fruit and veg job checklist - week 38

On 23/11/2011 in Fruit and veg checklists

herbs to bring into a porch or grow on the window sillSow broad beans and hardy peas for early crops next yearCheck pears regularly to harvest when perfectly ripeVegetables to sow now include winter radishes, lettuce and salad leaves, spinach, spring


rocket being eaten

On 20/08/2012 in forum

.  Any help would be much appreciated as this is our first year attempting to grow anything. thanks  Flea beetles? http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/problems/veg-and-herbs/flea-beetle/398.html Thanks for the speedy reply Kate, It certainly looks like


Talkback: How to grow salad leaves from seed

On 24/11/2011 in forum

and no experience of growing vegetables. This seems a nice easy way to start and they can be grown in a pot. Thanks Bridget very good thank you, is there any kind of POT that you should NOT use to grow herbs and veg in ?Thanks Helen very interesting. I would like


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