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What annuals can I sow for summer colour?

On 29/03/2013 in forum

with a yellow annual called Bidens and they looked great together I sow seeds indoors in the kitchen, then pot into small pots in the conservatory and then bigger pots in greenhouse. Then in mid spring they go outsideYou have plenty for loads of annuals


Blue Lake Pencil Beans

On 31/05/2012 in forum

into the soil at the beginning of June-no problems and beans a few weeks later My advice for what it is worth is to sow 2/3 per support outside around then-there is plenty of time- trust me-it is too early to start them off just now indoors anyway they like


How to make a mini-greenhouse

On 19/07/2011 in Projects: Greenhouse and house plants

unwanted boxes.If you need more space, hang two or three boxes together.Advice on propagating plantsCarol Klein's video guide to taking basal cuttingsMaking a cloche for seedsSowing seeds indoorsTaking summer cuttingsView a variety of conservatory climbers


How to take rosemary cuttings

On 20/07/2011 in Projects: Herbs

in seed tray modules.Water in cuttings from above to settle compost around their stems. Place pots in a cold frame in a sheltered, shaded area, indoors in a propagator or simply cover with a plastic bag to retain the moisure.After a few weeks, gently


Autumn sown sweet peas

On 16/06/2012 in forum

that autumn sowing of sweet pea seed was a waste of time. What a good idea!     I shall give two sowings a try next time.    I do love these flowers and the colours are wonderful.    I like the fact that the more you pick them, the more flowers you get


Talkback: Early seed sowing

On 27/02/2013 in forum

of last year's calendula have overwintered out in the garden though, so I guess I'll have some self- seeders to look out for. Hello, yes I agree. Lovely to get sowing isn't it? May I ask your opinion though pls? I planted some tomato seeds last week


Marigolds in the veg patch

On 09/05/2013 in forum

pretty and so much the better if there are other benefits. You can eat nasturtium flowers in salads anyway. I meant to sow borage as well, forgot to buy the seed, but not too late I think. The flowers are pretty in ice cubes. Im amazed. How did


Talkback: Sowing salad crops

On 28/11/2011 in forum

but easy is courgette plants, big seed, easy to grow lots of veg. Tomatoes need sowing now indoors ready for later and salad crops easy for a bit later. If you want easy fruit then think of strawberries and rhubarb? Hope this helps but I am sure someone


Talkback: Sowing vegetable seeds outdoors

On 25/04/2012 in forum

. And how much will it take for a cucumber plant to start producing fruits ? Please tell me what seeds are safe to sow now? Hi Jane, I am a first time gardener. I never had such a big garden in my life! I have been growing green beans indoors. A bit too


Talkback: Cup and saucer vine

On 28/11/2011 in forum

the flowers were small and short lived they grew in such profusion they gave a great display right through to the frosts. No effort required apart from sowing and planting out. Brilliant. About a month ago I have finished a small pergola (6ft X 4ft x 7ft


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