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Growing long carrots for show- a second view

Another member of the National Vegetable Society explains how he grows his long carrots for showing.

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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.

Understanding Fertilisers

Understanding fertilisers will help you to grow better and utilise appropriate amounts of the correct fertiliser so saving you money.

Understanding Fertilisers

Fungi and their classification part two

Part Two of an article about fungi and their classification

Fungi and their classification part two

Fungi and their classification part one

Part 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 Greenhouse

Since 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 Bailey

If 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 garden

Companion 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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