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    Gardening Jobs for April

    Written by Matt on 26th Apr 2021.
    Gardening Jobs for April

    April is the peak of spring. It is an important time for attending to a number of basic gardening chores ahead of summer. The what-to-do list for April must be flooded with preparation and planting tasks. To enjoy your garden to the fullest this coming season, you must be prepared to do certain garden tasks in April.

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    Gardening Jobs for March

    Written by Matt on 23rd Mar 2021.
    Gardening Jobs for March

    The month of March heralds the beginning of spring. It is the month when your garden comes alive with the emergence of colourful spring bulbs.

    The winter cold spell is almost broken and as the worst of the weather is now over there is plenty to do in your garden in March. In this post we look at some of the key jobs you have to do on your garden in March as you prepare for the spring planting season.

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    Gardening Jobs for February

    Written by Matt on 25th Feb 2021.
    Gardening Jobs for February

    The month of February is a major turning point in your gardening activities. February is still cold but the good news is that spring is starting to show its early signs.

    Wherever you look, you'll notice bulbs reluctantly emerging from the ground and of course, the days are finally getting longer. Mother Nature will also shower you with the blessings of a few blossoms here and there.

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    Urban Gardening - Growing Organic Food in Cities

    Written by Matt on 17th Mar 2020.
    Urban Gardening - Growing Organic Food in Cities

    Urban gardening could be one of the greatest answers to peace, prosperity, and well-being. Next to water, food is one of the most essential tangible things in life. Food fuels the ability to work, to think, to invent, to play, even to love.

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    Family Gardening

    Written by Matt on 3rd Jan 2019.
    Family Gardening

    Many people have fond memories of their grandparents. Let's face it, they are the best when you’re a little kid. Most grandparents are full of amazing stories about their lives and they create fun memories. Here are some fun ideas for family gardening that we have learned from grandparents.

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    July Garden Tips

    Written by Matt on 4th Jul 2018.
    July Garden Tips

    Rain is a bit elusive in July, but regardless of that, there is still plenty to do in the garden.

    In this guide, we share some July gardening tips so you can still keep your garden in tip-top condition.

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    The Complete Guide to Growing Annual Flowers

    Written by Matt on 21st Oct 2016.
    The Complete Guide to Growing Annual Flowers

    One of the things gardeners find most appealing about annual plants is their diversity and variety. Annuals allow creative growers to put together eye-popping combinations of colours that will last a whole season. From bright eye-catching flowers such as Mexican sunflowers and zinnias to the pastel hues of lavatera, annual plants give you a great palette to choose from!

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    10 Greenhouse Gardening Advantages

    Written by Matt on 19th Oct 2016.
    10 Greenhouse Gardening Advantages

    Don’t be discouraged by the cost of building your own greenhouse, as greenhouse gardening is really the newest innovative way to garden. You need to weigh up the gains from greenhouse gardening against the cost you will incur from building it.

    After reading this article, it will become obvious that the benefits of greenhouse gardening far outweigh the costs.

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    Growing Herbs from Seed

    Written by Matt on 18th Aug 2016.
    Growing Herbs from Seed

    Many herbs take well to growing in a sunny kitchen window, although some will bolt, as in send up a flower stalk and try to set seeds, much earlier at room temperature. Constantly harvesting indoor-grown herbs can keep them in a constant state of renewal.

    A greenhouse is a perfect place to get herbs started for the season, and also to grow more tender or tropical selections like basil, bay leaf, marjoram, and lemongrass.

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    6 Essential Greenhouse Growing Tips for Beginners

    Written by Matt on 18th May 2016.
    6 Essential Greenhouse Growing Tips for Beginners

    Growing your own produce in a greenhouse is an incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable pass time, but as with any hobby that requires a degree of skill and knowledge, the learning curve can be quite steep. Even when growing the hardiest of plant species, there is a large number of variables that can affect growth rates and the success of a yield.

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    How to Make Your Own Compost

    Written by Matt on 3rd May 2016.
    How to Make Your Own Compost

    There’s no better way to re-use your garden and kitchen waste than to transform it into nutrient packed growing material that you can use for plants. Making your own compost is easy, cost-effective and fun and this guide will give you everything you need to start composting.

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    What Are the Best Spring Plants to Grow in a Greenhouse

    Written by Matt on 11th Feb 2016.
    What Are the Best Spring Plants to Grow in a Greenhouse

    If you like growing flowering plants for decorative use as well as edible crops in your greenhouse, the petunia is an excellent choice to plant at this time of year. Unlike some other plants you can grow from March, petunia plants do not need an additional heat source in early spring, and will grow comfortably in the shelter of your greenhouse.

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    Growing Tomatoes in a Greenhouse

    Written by Matt on 2nd Feb 2016.
    Growing Tomatoes in a Greenhouse

    Those who are new to greenhouse gardening often think that glasshouses are best suited to growing flowers, herbs, and perhaps cool season crops like leafy green vegetables. The common belief among novices is that “picky” summer vegetables like tomatoes and peppers can be started in a greenhouse in late winter or early spring, but must be moved outdoors once the weather warms up.

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    Growing Chillies in the Greenhouse Advice

    Written by John Harrison on 19th Jan 2016.
    Growing Chillies in the Greenhouse Advice

    We're all tempted to grow the extremes, the biggest or most flavourful and with chilli peppers, the hottest. But do think it through, there's little point in putting a lot of effort into growing a pepper that is so hot you can't actually use it. A milder variety means you can add flavour as well as heat to a dish where even one of the super-hot chillies can be too hot to taste and just makes the dish hot.

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    Modern Ring Culture with Growbags

    Written by Matt on 11th Dec 2015.
    Modern Ring Culture with Growbags

    At one time ring culture was a popular greenhouse growing method for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and melons. The idea was that water was supplied to the plants through a trench filled with aggregate and the plants were fed via the compost held in bottomless pots placed onto the aggregate.

    At the end of the season the plants and the small amount of compost would be recycled into the garden and the aggregate removed and cleaned. This was less work than digging out and replacing border soil each year but still fairly time consuming.

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    What to Grow from Seed in the Greenhouse Over Winter

    Written by John Harrison on 10th Sep 2015.
    What to Grow from Seed in the Greenhouse Over Winter

    Things will grow very slowly if at all in December and January. Not so much because of the temperature but because the length of the day is at its shortest around the winter solstice (21st December). They will be gathering their energies ready to leap ahead come February when the days noticeably lengthen so long as the greenhouse is at least frost free.

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    Autumn Gardening Jobs

    Written by John Harrison on 14th Aug 2015.
    Autumn Gardening Jobs

    Autumn is the time to restore and repair your lawn after a summer as a games field for the children. Start by scarifying – raking out any moss and dead grass which builds up into a thatch restricting the grass growth.

    Spiking the lawn will improve drainage ready for the winter rain. Just insert a fork about 15 cm into the ground, rock it back and forth to open the hole and then repeat about 30 cm ahead. For bowling green standards, use a special hollow tined fork that removes a plug of soil.

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    Top 10 Tomato Growing Tips

    Written by John Harrison on 11th May 2015.
    Top 10 Tomato Growing Tips

    To maximise the growing season, start tomato seedlings off indoors on a south facing window sill in February. Because the day length is still short and the light weak, the seedlings can be drawn and leggy. To help avoid this put a piece of cardboard covered with aluminium foil behind the seed tray to reflect light back onto the seedlings.

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