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Talkback: Potato blight

On 22/03/2012 in forum

This is my first year growing potatoes but last year my tomatoes suffered from blight so this informaton is useful i have just started with a veg garden, i have chosen potatoes as we can use them as a novice i need lots of help,which your site


Talkback: Gardening in Russia

On 16/04/2013 in forum

Awww, it was the same for my sister gardening in Edmonton in Canada, James. It was amazing how much they could grow in their very short three months without snow and freezing weather. And the lack of flavour in the veg. they could grow


Tiny flesh coloured mites in soil

On 04/05/2012 in forum

of being disturbed they were all climbing up my wellies!  Was going to grow veg but decided to use it for flowers last year instead. (The compost was used in other areas of garden but no sign of them there)  Dug it over again yesterday and seems clear


Mares Tail - how to win

On 23/03/2013 in forum

of his garden. In his veg plot he manages and ignores it then turns the soil as normal, but when it comes to flower beds it suffocates everything. Anyone won or managed the war, please help! marestail equals heavy duty weed matting, not the pound shop


Bees in the Garden

On 06/05/2013 in forum

and the veg I do grow lots of flowers for bees and have seen lots enjoying them try to make my garden bee friendly and for the wildlife around


Money-saving veg crops to grow

On 07/02/2013 in Plant features: Fruit & veg

seeds such as carrots with sand if it helps to sprinkle them thinly.Sow seeds thinly and evenlyGive away or swap surplus veg seedlings among yourselves. This is ideal when each of you wants just a few plants of several varieties. Suggest the gardening


Taking up turf by hand

On 09/04/2013 in forum

with lumps and bumps and is patchy, i've been given the use of a lovely old ladys garden as well to grow veg, but the area she has given me to use is lawn, which looks a nice quality, i'd like to take that up and re-lay it in my garden. I don't want to hire a


Garlic and what to do next....

On 05/02/2013 in forum

with gardeners fleece? Also should I plant in a large pot or the veg plot? (First time I've grown garlic) I'm digging over the veg plot each week at the moment and adding all the usual to break up the soil as its clay and chalk where I live (nestled in the South


Sowing seed outdoors

On 13/05/2013 in Grow & eat

ground without forking too badly. Also, straight into the ground go beetroot, spinach and spring onions.To look at my veg garden you'd think I have a rebellious streak. I spent most of last winter digging up my straight 4’x10’ raised beds, in favour


Veg planting chart

On 14/04/2013 in forum

Can anyone tell me where I can find a good/comprehensive veg planting chart, one that gives you the months to plant inside, outside and when to harvest?   If all goes to plan, I'll be moving to a new house in six weeks time with a 'second garden


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