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ingredient that we could relate to in the UK? Perhaps one solution is to grow in containers or another to raise seedlings in modules for planting out later when they are at a reasonable size? Thank you for your reply I have so many ant nests in my garden, you

Hi everyone. We set 10 tubers of Vales Emerald as well as Maris Bard just for a change. We normally try to grow a few of the newer varieties to see how they perform. My husband dug a root to see if they were ready, so far so good. Lovely looking

possibly plant something around the tree or would this not be a wise thing to do ? I have climbing roses growing through apple trees, and also honeysuckle. That works, though you need to ensure that the particular climbing plant is not too vigourous

I know how you feel Kate, I too have had a battle with them. Unlike you, I do have some runner beans growing, though I did think at the start I wouldn't have any left. I must admit that I did put a few pellets down at the start but now I am using

Hi, This is my first post on the forum. I am currently working in Afghanistan (Kabul area) and am trying to make a small garden, The soil here can best be described as fine dust and has no nutrients. Everything i have tried to grow dies after a few

Where can I buy seeds or plants ? I have seven already , must get the other three: angelica , caraway and fennel. I'm including a herb garden into my new plot and will take this info onboard. Don't think I'll grow the nettles deliberately

. But the reality is that so many artichokes sold in this country are old and tough.Artichokes do take up a lot of space - about a metre per plant. But if you love their taste, growing your own is the only thing to do.  If you don't have a vegetable patch

and carrots amsterdam forcing.The herbs im growing at the moment are curry plant, lavender, pepper mint, mint, basil, rosemarry and thyme.Do you have any advice on growing potatoes and the soil to grow them in. Im chitting first early potatoes (duke of york

of course, apparently Ladies made is not suitable.On the last garden show a herb grower said scatter fresh mint leaves where there are ants and they decamp?We were in the north African desert Madeleine and saw ants large enough to give you a very nasty bite

. they are in approx 3" pots. i know at some point i am supposed to pinch out the tops, but when please. i will re pot them this weekend into slightly bigger pots. they are well watered and warm. any advice gratefully received ! BB93 hi i started growing some mint