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Hello again. Just a quick one. Is it possible to grow onions in containers on the patio?

Hello. I just wondered if it was possible to encourage and grow wild mushrooms in the lawn or in a rough grass area I have. I have picked a lot in the fields just recently, and have actually had too many to cope with. Some that were going past

does anyone have the best method of growing roses from seed I chill them over winter outside and the Rosa rugosa are germinating now thank you

You can grow an apple plant from seeds but you may have to wait for a very,very long time to pick an apple- if at all. Look on it as a bit of fun -the kids get a kick out of it- but as for growing a proper fruiting apple tree from a pip -no

I have several blueberry bushes growing in pots of acid soil.  I am considering growing them as follows - dig a suitably sized trench; line with either fabric weed control material (which is porous) or plastic sheeting pierced to allow drainage

As a rule, I only grow plants that will benefit bees, moths and other pollinators. I do relax this rule, though, by growing auriculas. I do this for my partner, who loves them (even if bees don’t).We have built up quite a collection over the years

of cress.I love growing cress. The seed is ridiculously cheap, and incredibly quick to germinate. And, of course, growing cress is a great way of introducing children to the pleasures of gardening. Just buy the packets of seed, get sowing and you'll see

some lunch (one of the benefits of working from home!) it was great to see the peppers still going strong.Peppers taste fantastic, they're good for you, easy to grow and they look attractive, especially when laden with fruit. I've grown a selection

Hi all, I'd like my gardening club (primary school children) to grow hyacinths to take home at Christmas. I ideally would like to grow them in water so the children can see the roots. My problem is what kind of clear (everyday) container could I use

I dont have a greenhouse and was wondering it i could grow tomatoe's from seed in my South Facing lounge - of which gets very hot when the sun appears. Reason being - have too many munchers in my garden and also a badger/foxes who like to have