Taking stock: a garden review
January may be the time for resolutions and planning but there’s a lot to be said for pausing between the . . .
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Tag: vegetables
Setting some gardening resolutions
New Year’s resolutions aren’t confined to those wanting to shed pounds or quit smoking. Gardeners also see the start of . . .
Read moreReview: Build a Better Vegetable Garden
On the path of garden DIY I’ve never attempted woodwork since a compulsory carousel of practical subjects in my first . . .
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Malvern Autumn Show 2016
The Malvern Autumn Show has always marked a turning point in the gardening year for me. It’s a time to . . .
Read moreReview: Raised Bed Revolution by Tara Nolan
As with elephant eating, so growing vegetables is much easier in bite-sized pieces. I used to have an allotment-style plot, . . .
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Growing veg beautifully
Rarely do gardeners call in a top designer to help with growing veg. While most gardens I visit have a . . .
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Sweet Corn Shoots product review
I’m always a sucker for a new pack of seeds, particularly anything edible, so when Suttons Seeds suggested I try . . .
Read moreGet seed swapping
There’s the chance to pick up some unusual seeds, swap gardening tips and talk to the experts at Seedy Saturday . . .
Read moreReview: ‘The Allotment Cookbook’
I don’t usually curl up with a recipe book, let alone laugh out loud while reading it. Cook books are . . .
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Grow rainbow potatoes
There’s no doubt that when it comes to grow your own, spuds have an image problem. Potatoes may be a staple . . .
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