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Latest Article Tomato Yellow Peach This year I tried the "Heritage" tomatoes offered as plants. Not all the plants supplied survived and grew but of those that did one cultivar, Yellow Peach, seemed to me to be outstanding.
Good practice for growing vegetables is often good practice in the rest of the garden. These articles give general gardening advice
Understanding FertilisersUnderstanding fertilisers will help you to grow better and utilise appropriate amounts of the correct fertiliser so saving you money. Fungi and their classification part twoPart Two of an article about fungi and their classification Fungi and their classification part two Fungi and their classification part onePart One of an article about fungi and their classification Fungi and their classification part one Protect the bees in your garden or allotment.As summer approaches and we reach for our sprays all insects, pests and benefactors alike, are at risk. However, a few simple precautions should help to minimise the damage to bees and other beneficial insects. Protect the bees in your garden or allotment. On the Origins of the GreenhouseSince man moved from hunter gatherer to being a farmer, the race has been on to grow more for longer. The greenhouse dates back father than you might think On the Origins of the Greenhouse Green Glass Sand by Richard BaileyIf you need sand for paths or other building work think of using green glass sand and give yourself a pat on the back as a good environmentalist when you do. Green Glass Sand by Richard Bailey Companion Planting to manage your gardenCompanion Planting is a way of managing your garden by using plants in a complementary way that is based on the principle that by planting certain plants close together you can use their natural properties to help with pest control and boost growth. Companion Planting to manage your garden
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