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pickings through the hungry gap AND set seed. I saved and sowed this seed this year - as I also grew the nero di toscano last year I wonder if the babies will be hybrids? I was also inspired to grow Nero di Toscana this year by my veg box supplier and I

then leave it outside amongst the border plants . It is the next nearest  thing to setting directley in the ground for me. I then transfer the whole lot in a clump. I leave the heads on mine and let them self seed. i also cut a good few heads and save

last year so my bill for seeds will probably be ten times larger, unless these seeds can be saved for several years. Can they? I understand the ongoing viability of seed is affected by how they're stored. I keep mine in plastic airtight containers

buying seeds by post. Most local garden centres offer a good selection of seeds by different producers - and you then save the postage - to spend on more seeds. Hi JAMIE, A Fantastic seed company isChiltern Seeds - they do a brilliant and informative

Should I feel guilty about heating my greenhouse? While I'm turning the heat down in my home to save energy, keep bills down, and reduce CO2 emissions, here I am considering heating my greenhouse to both protect plants through winter and provide

made a decision to use all the seeds and bulbs i have saved before i buy any new ones this year...so far have planted ... red onions miniature violas aquilegias nasturtiums cornflowers alliums have also divided and planted ice plant fuchsias choc

the following project: http://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/projects/seeds-and-bulbs/how-to-sow-sweet-pea-seeds/330.html Personally I favour after Christmas. I've had good results from spring sowings. It saves you the hassle of looking after them over winter

you can take them with you. If you are able to grow plants from seeds is also quite good as it costs you very little and can make alot of impact. I saved tons of seeds from my plants from last year so will be sowing them and hoping they come up but I

Has anyone used wilko's own brand? I've just bought a 60l bag half price at £2.50 I figured it was worth a try at that price!  I have used it, and their seed and cutting compost.  It is OK  but I would hesitate to use it for long term planting. I

Making your own pots from paper will save you money, and reduce the amount of plastic you use in your garden and greenhouse. Newspaper pots are completely biodegradable, so when plants are growing strongly and ready to go outside, the whole pot can