Tag: allotment
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Autumn Bliss and Malling Promise Raspberries
I’ve never grown raspberries and after a visit to Poland in August of last year, and seeing all of the lovely fruits that had grown, I made a mental note to grow some in the year ahead. As you’ll see, allotments are a serious business in Poland and it’s one…
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Growing mint indoors infographic
A few days ago I published an infographic from Sainsbury’s Money Matters about how to grow strawberries at home. This infographic is all about to grow in your own home. Mint has to be one of my favourite herbs of all time. When grown indoors, mint will last all year round and…
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Sowing Brussels Sprouts Brenden F1
Love them or hate them, Brussels sprouts are certainly an acquired taste, but like most fruit and vegetables nothing beats a crop that’s been grown by your own fair hand. I’ve decided to give brussels sprouts a go this year and I’ve chosen a fairly new variety to the market…
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Cleaning pots and trays
Cleaning pots and trays is good practice as keeps down mould, blight and other conditions that may have an impact on your plants and seedlings
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Sowing Leeks De Carentan 2
Leeks De Carentan 2 is an old French variety of leek dating back to 1885. The minimum temperature for germination is around 10 degrees.
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Top 10 items for allotment recycling
Allotment recycling is something all allotment holders do and should get into the habit of. Gardening and recycling often go hand in hand.
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