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What to do in September in your Garden
What to do in the garden in September, a guide for the gardener. The question most asked by the novice gardener is what to do now and this article gives some help
Some vegetables that will grow in a little shade
One of the most difficult things I get asked (and asked very frequently) is to suggest vegetables that will grow well in shady places. Such vegetables are rare!
Strawberries by Martin Welsh
Starting with the history of the strawberry through varieties, how best to cultivate strawberries and protect them from pests, this article covers strawberries in depth
Organic matter and humus
It is very rare, if not impossible nowadays, to be able to purchase well rotted manure. Although farmyard manure will often look rotted it has probably just been well trodden by beasts. So if you can store your own it will pay dividends in the long run
We've hundreds of articles from our members and Chair, Medwyn Williams, online to help you grow better vegetables as well as general gardening advice.
We've broken these down into sections to help you find things.
From Medwyn
A selection of articles covering nine years from Medwyn Williams, MBE FNVS, chairman of the National Vegetable Society on the growing and showing of championship vegetables
General Gardening
Good practice for growing vegetables is often good practice in the rest of the garden. These articles give general gardening advice
Growing for Show
From local shows held in the village hall to internationally reknowned exhibitions such as the Chelsea Flower Show, the NVS is involved in raising the standard for vegetables.
Growing Fruit
The compliment to vegetables, fruit. These articles will inform and help you to grow better fruit
Growing Herbs
There are few gardeners who do not have a few herbs in the garden and these articles will help you expand your range and improve the quality of your herbs.
Month by Month Gardening
The most asked question by the novice gardener is what to do now and this series of monthly guides should help you answer the question.
Vegetable Growing General
Articles applicable to all those who grow vegetables for both show and table by members of the NVS
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