General Gardening
Selected Articles
The Curse of Clubroot by Professor Geoff Dixon
An article about Perlka and Clubroot, which is one of the most difficult diseases to control and the fear of brassica growers.
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Watch those Weeds!
Can weeds be useful as a self sown green manure? Or are they a real threat to next year's crops.
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The Dewpoint Growing Cabinet
Of special interest to the keen grower, this revolutionary growing cabinet from TwoWests and Elliott provides a new method to propagate with greater reliabilty and speed than older methods.
Good practice for growing vegetables is often good practice in the rest of the garden. These articles give general gardening advice
Understanding Fertilisers
Understanding fertilisers will help you to grow better and utilise appropriate amounts of the correct fertiliser so saving you money.
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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