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I have a peach tree growing in a pot outdoors ang growing in it there is a big bunch of mistletoe.The tree is 6' 6" high and is growing in an 18" square pot. In size the mistletoe bunch is about one third of the total mass of peach branches. I would

I have vowed only to grow early potatoes anf harvest them before the dreaded blight, and only Gardeners; Delight or similar tomatoes and yellow varieties which were the only ones that escaped the blight. I too will be growing my veg, plants indoors

if that's possible or within season) I've not grown peaches (yet) so can't offer any personal experiences, but this website should be helpful http://www.rhs.org.uk/Gardening/Grow-Your-Own/Fruit-A-to-Z/Peaches---nectarines I bought a peach tree a couple

Sow peas in lengths of guttering under cover, so you can plant out seedlings in an instant rowPlant out onion sets in rows, spacing them about 10-15cm apartCarefully dig away grass or plants growing close to the stems of fruit trees to reduce

well at that price...very wellA few points.Peaches do well in potsThey suffer in spring fom a disease that affects the leaves...peach leaf curl. If you can cover it or grow in a greenhouse at this time you will avoid this problem. One reason to grow

Sometimes wildlife crosses the line between welcome resident and unwanted nuisance. Perhaps it's my own fault for providing temptation, but when you grow your own fruit there's always something tempting on offer.Blackbirds certainly have an instinct

Buy plug plants and young bedding plants to grow on for baskets, pots and bedding displaysThin out heavy fruit sets on peaches and nectarines, leaving fruits about 10cm apartSow annual climbers, such as cup-and-saucer vine (Cobaea), nasturtium

Plant winter salads in guttering or growing bagsCheck heaters are working efficientlyClean staging and wash capillary matting to use next summerLine greenhouses with bubble polythene for insulationBring pots of tender bulbs, like agapanthus

My nectarine growing in a pot has had a great deal of flowers but I noticed now some leaves are twisted and tinged red. Could this be a pest of some sort?  Morning CLER Its a disease called peach leaf curl....nectarines same family.  It's caused

sunless position I think ivy rob is your best bet.  I grow a beautiful butter yellow one called Buttercup.   The peach leaf curl is caused by rain.  Is it small enough to cover?  The danger period is early spring to early summer...after that you can