Growing tips

Growing under glass has property developer going bananas

16:11:20 7th November 2008

16:11:20 7th November 2008 A Gloucestershire man has done what the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) had written off as impossible. Mike Hillard has used his bespoke...... Read More

Plant bulbs now for next year

18:11:20 6th November 2008

18:11:20 6th November 2008 Autumn is the best time to plant bulbs in the garden and doing so normally means that it's time for gardeners to retire to the greenhouse...... Read More

Star of Bethlehem could brighten up autumn

13:10:20 30th October 2008

13:10:20 30th October 2008 Gardeners looking out into their garden with a tinge of sadness as autumn heralds the departure of many of the colourful and exotic flowers...... Read More

RHS advises on lawn maintenance

16:10:20 28th October 2008

16:10:20 28th October 2008 The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has advised gardeners to prepare their lawns before they retire to the greenhouse for the winter....... Read More

Pensioners urged to garden for exercise

16:10:20 27th October 2008

16:10:20 27th October 2008 Getting out into the garden or greenhouse has been suggested as part of a list of activities that may make the UK's pensioners feel better...... Read More

Tomatoes in the greenhouse

12:10:20 23rd October 2008

12:10:20 23rd October 2008 Greenhouses are great places for growing tomatoes, especially with the changeable UK weather. Growing tomatoes should be done in a quality...... Read More

Plant lilies in the greenhouse now

12:10:20 23rd October 2008

12:10:20 23rd October 2008 Now is a great time to begin planting lilies, according to the Royal Horticultural Society. Bulbs can be planted all the way through...... Read More

Use the greenhouse for more needy plants

12:10:20 21st October 2008

12:10:20 21st October 2008 Although some wish to fill their gardens with plants from warmer climes, it is often best to have a greenhouse to grow and protect them...... Read More

Winter gardening tips from Ken Crowther

12:10:20 20th October 2008

12:10:20 20th October 2008 With November approaching, those gardeners who have not already done so should consider taking some pre-winter steps to protect and improve...... Read More

Alternative potato growing techniques

15:10:20 17th October 2008

15:10:20 17th October 2008 There are varied methods of growing potatoes in the garden or greenhouse. Aside from the traditional method, one can use a big pot, some...... Read More

Judy Fenyvesi advises on autumnal gardening

15:10:20 13th October 2008

15:10:20 13th October 2008 Garden Designing resident expert Judy Fenyvesi has been giving out tips on autumn gardening as the leaves begin to fall in the UK....... Read More

Composting the lawn

12:10:20 7th October 2008

12:10:20 7th October 2008 Gardening website weekendgardener.net has given advice on how to make sure the lawn stays looking great. It advises that spreading a layer...... Read More

Autumn's arrival gives gardeners plenty to ponder

17:10:20 1st October 2008

17:10:20 1st October 2008 Worcestershire County Council is holding a compost clinic for local residents as part of an attempt to provide support and advice about...... Read More

Growing your own a good way to fight fat

16:09:20 24th September 2008

16:09:20 24th September 2008 A recent study has shown that older people who diet but do not exercise lose more lean muscle than those who take part in exercise...... Read More

Gardening a simple pleasure

16:09:20 24th September 2008

16:09:20 24th September 2008 With the economic chaos continuing to drag the British public into a financial quagmire, many are looking for cheap and fun forms of...... Read More

Growing the miracle plant

17:09:20 23rd September 2008

17:09:20 23rd September 2008 Since ancient Egyptian times, garlic held the reputation of being a sort of 'cure-all' plant. Ancient Egyptians used it for strength...... Read More

Daily Mail promotes UK berries

16:09:20 16th September 2008

16:09:20 16th September 2008 The Daily Mail reported today that the UK's gardens and hedgerows are packed 'full of vitamins and antioxidants'. It listed a whole...... Read More

Dealing with Capsids

16:09:20 12th September 2008

16:09:20 12th September 2008 The Daily Telegraph's Helen Yemm has been discussing the problem of Capsid bugs, which have been particularly prevalent this year....... Read More

Grow exotic plants up a wall

17:09:20 9th September 2008

17:09:20 9th September 2008 The Daily Mail's Chris Beardshaw recommends growing exotic plants next to a wall to absorb the sun's warmth best. Walls absorb and reflect...... Read More

Cucumber nutrition

17:09:20 5th September 2008

17:09:20 5th September 2008 It was reported in the newspapers this week that supermarkets are risking the health of their customers by offering cut price deals...... Read More

Salad bacteria

16:09:20 3rd September 2008

16:09:20 3rd September 2008 A number of scare-stories have emerged recently surrounding the presence of bacteria in shop-bought salad. Cases of salmonella and E....... Read More

Mediterranean garden for pensioners

16:09:20 3rd September 2008

16:09:20 3rd September 2008 The home secretary Jacqui Smith has helped open a Mediterranean themed garden in Worcestershire, it has been reported. Ms Smith opened...... Read More

Prime time for greenhouse lettuce

18:09:20 1st September 2008

18:09:20 1st September 2008 With today being the first official day of autumn, now is a good time to start planting lettuce in the greenhouse. It doesn't take up...... Read More

Dung named as key ingredient for prize-winning vegetables

17:08:20 28th August 2008

17:08:20 28th August 2008 A keen gardener who has wowed judges in Fife with his vegetable-growing prowess has attributed his success to "old fashioned dung"....... Read More

Youth project gives youngsters gardening tips

18:08:20 27th August 2008

18:08:20 27th August 2008 Youngsters in Sunderland are helping to shelter locals from the financial implications of the credit crunch by handing out their home-grown...... Read More

Health experts encourage growing your own

17:08:20 22nd August 2008

17:08:20 22nd August 2008 Health experts have been extolling the virtues of growing your own produce, saying that it not only helps you eat ethically and healthily,...... Read More

Olympic veg

17:08:20 21st August 2008

17:08:20 21st August 2008 The Olympic Games are in full swing, with some of the world's finest athletes on display and world records been broken left, right and...... Read More

Growing the bank balance

17:08:20 19th August 2008

17:08:20 19th August 2008 With food prices growing, Brits are being encouraged to get outdoors and grow their own food to keep the bank balance looking healthy....... Read More

Grapevines in the garden

18:08:20 14th August 2008

18:08:20 14th August 2008 Grapevines are a useful and generally attractive crop which can be grown in the UK. Some varieties are more suited to the British climate...... Read More

Peas please

18:08:20 14th August 2008

18:08:20 14th August 2008 Although the summer months are best for growing peas, they can also be grown in the greenhouse throughout the year. Plant the pea plants...... Read More

Growing lettuce

17:08:20 13th August 2008

17:08:20 13th August 2008 Now is a good time to be harvesting lettuce if you've already planted some this year. For those who haven't, the best time to sow the...... Read More

Stagger your harvests

17:08:20 7th August 2008

17:08:20 7th August 2008 'Grow your own' fever is sweeping the nation with many people up and down the country warming to the idea of subsistence gardening. Unfortunately,...... Read More

Growing in bags

18:07:20 29th July 2008

18:07:20 29th July 2008 As growing your own fruit and vegetables becomes more and more popular, new, and even experienced gardeners, should learn the benefits of...... Read More

Gardeners urged to check their manure

15:07:20 25th July 2008

15:07:20 25th July 2008 Gardeners have been urged to check their manure this summer for the grassland herbicide aminopyralid. The Horticultural Trades Association...... Read More

Spicy salsa in a summer greenhouse

16:07:20 18th July 2008

16:07:20 18th July 2008 Growing a spicy salsa could give gardeners the perfect accompaniment to summer meal while providing fun and easy produce to grow in the...... Read More

Don't forget to feed the grass

17:07:20 17th July 2008

17:07:20 17th July 2008 This summer has seen some magnificent events played out on grass. Wimbledon, the British Open, Euro 2008 and Royal Ascot all provided thrills...... Read More

Prepare your garden for holidays

17:07:20 16th July 2008

17:07:20 16th July 2008 Those jetting off on holiday this summer would be well advised to prepare their garden for your absence. A recent survey by financial company...... Read More

Colin Evans gives advice on roses

17:07:20 15th July 2008

17:07:20 15th July 2008 Colin Evans has been extolling the virtues of roses on the BBC website this month. He said his favourites are Rosa "Munstead Wood",...... Read More

Height can add 'new dimensions to gardens'

17:07:20 14th July 2008

17:07:20 14th July 2008 Gardeners looking to add an extra dimension to their outdoor space should consider the effects of height, the Times reports. Writing in...... Read More

Weeding out the weeds

18:07:20 10th July 2008

18:07:20 10th July 2008 The summer months can be the best and most pleasant time to deal with weeds, although they can be an issue year-round. The best way of dealing...... Read More

Preventing wilting

18:07:20 10th July 2008

18:07:20 10th July 2008 Many gardeners find their success curtailed by common problems which are usually avoidable. Some in Britain this summer may find their plants...... Read More

Growing your own - essential kit

09:07:20 8th July 2008

09:07:20 8th July 2008 Brits are turning to their gardens in record numbers as food prices shoot up. Growing your own food hasn’t been such a popular idea...... Read More

Using your greenhouse to make you money

07:07:20 7th July 2008

07:07:20 7th July 2008 Gardeners can make hundreds of pounds a month by simply doing what they love, according to the Daily Express. With the uncertain financial...... Read More

'Safe to mow' in June

17:06:20 25th June 2008

17:06:20 25th June 2008 Areas where grass has been allowed to grow and where spring bulbs have been left to die down can be safely mown in June, sector commentator...... Read More

Composting tips offered

17:06:20 23rd June 2008

17:06:20 23rd June 2008 Sunday Times gardening expert Neil Wormald has offered readers some tips on which types of kitchen waste can be safely added to a garden's...... Read More

Gardeners 'should try something new'

17:06:20 23rd June 2008

17:06:20 23rd June 2008 An expert has advised keen greenhouse-owning gardeners to "try something new" and go for broke with Purple Smoke this summer....... Read More

Keep unruly plants 'in check'

17:06:20 19th June 2008

17:06:20 19th June 2008 Green spaces can be uncontrolled and often require some discipline to keep them in check, according to a sector commentator. Dan Pearson...... Read More

Slug prevention tips offered

17:06:20 18th June 2008

17:06:20 18th June 2008 Slugs could be a common sight in gardens up and down the country if the wet weather that is affecting much of Britain continues, according...... Read More

Soil identification tips provided

17:06:20 17th June 2008

17:06:20 17th June 2008 Ways for gardening enthusiasts to identify different types of soil have been listed by the Times. A bucket of water emptied onto the ground...... Read More

Roses "no bother at all"

17:06:20 13th June 2008

17:06:20 13th June 2008 As long as people make the right choices when purchasing roses, the blooms are no trouble at all, a sector commentator has asserted. Speaking...... Read More

Home-grown veg 'growing in popularity'

17:06:20 12th June 2008

17:06:20 12th June 2008 Gardening enthusiasts are increasingly adopting a positive stance towards domestic horticulture, it has been asserted. News agency Reuters...... Read More

Hoeing 'a good border technique'

17:06:20 10th June 2008

17:06:20 10th June 2008 Hoeing is an effective means by which to keep on top of weeds in garden borders, it has been asserted. Industry commentator Carolyn Spray...... Read More

Oriental poppies "divas" of the flower world

17:06:20 9th June 2008

17:06:20 9th June 2008 Oriental poppies have been identified as "divas" in the horticultural world, as they grab the garden limelight for ten or so days...... Read More

Cuttings 'a rewarding part of gardening'

17:06:20 6th June 2008

17:06:20 6th June 2008 While some gardening enthusiasts may be reluctant to harvest their flowers, they may could actually be helping out their flora, according...... Read More

Frost-hating vegetables 'can now be sown'

17:06:20 3rd June 2008

17:06:20 3rd June 2008 As June begins and temperatures rise, gardening enthusiasts can sow all their vegetables that dislike the frost, sector commentator Anna...... Read More

Hanging out to avoid the slugs

16:05:20 29th May 2008

16:05:20 29th May 2008 One of the most effective ways to avoid damage from snails and slugs is to grow produce in places that they cannot easily reach. Sector commentator...... Read More

Container gardening benefits noted

16:05:20 28th May 2008

16:05:20 28th May 2008 As horticultural enthusiasts ready themselves to introduce summer colour into their green spaces, they will no doubt be preparing plant pots...... Read More

Protect glasshouse produce, gardeners urged

17:05:20 14th May 2008

17:05:20 14th May 2008 Gardening enthusiasts who are keen to grow their own fruit and vegetables in greenhouses should take steps to protect their produce from...... Read More

Tomato tips

16:05:20 12th May 2008

16:05:20 12th May 2008 Gardening enthusiasts eager to try growing their own produce have been given a quick guide to tomatoes by expert Alys Fowler. She explains...... Read More

Delay sowing 'until soil is warm'

17:05:20 9th May 2008

17:05:20 9th May 2008 Gardening enthusiasts should postpone planting their seeds until the soil is "really warm", it has been suggested. Writing in the...... Read More

May 'good for beans'

17:05:20 2nd May 2008

17:05:20 2nd May 2008 As May continues and the weather begins to warm up, it is the perfect time to plant runner and French beans, a report in the Guardian's online...... Read More

Continental cuisine suggestions made

18:05:20 1st May 2008

18:05:20 1st May 2008 Fans of food from around Europe can create their very own gastronomic delights with grown in their gardens at home, it has been suggested....... Read More

'Establish a routine' with borders

18:04:20 30th April 2008

18:04:20 30th April 2008 Horticulturalists should establish routine habits with regard to their gardening endeavours, an industry commentator has suggested. Gardening...... Read More

Allotment advice

16:04:20 29th April 2008

16:04:20 29th April 2008 Those horticultural enthusiasts eager to grow their own produce either on an allotment or in their own garden have been given advice from...... Read More

Innovative strawberry ideas

17:04:20 28th April 2008

17:04:20 28th April 2008 Gardening enthusiasts who are eager to grow their own produce but do not have the space to do so need not despair, it has been asserted....... Read More

Teacher can't beat gardening Euphorbia

18:04:20 25th April 2008

18:04:20 25th April 2008 One allotmenteer is busily putting the finishing touches to his patch again this year - in preparation for its opening to the general public....... Read More

Herb growers 'can benefit from a greenhouse'

18:04:20 21st April 2008

18:04:20 21st April 2008 Those gardening enthusiasts who are keen to nurture some of the more delicate culinary herbs could certainly benefit from a greenhouse,...... Read More

Daff demise 'should spell summer'

15:04:20 18th April 2008

15:04:20 18th April 2008 With daffodils beginning to fade gardeners should be able to start welcoming in the summer, one local publication has stated. The Huntingdon...... Read More

Seed swapping 'a growing trend'

17:04:20 16th April 2008

17:04:20 16th April 2008 Swapping seeds is becoming an increasingly popular pastime among groups of gardeners living in and around London, it has been revealed....... Read More

Garden areas 'a paradise for kids'

16:04:20 15th April 2008

16:04:20 15th April 2008 The garden can be an ideal location for children to play in, while outdoor activity offers youngsters a wide range of fun options, it is...... Read More

Cambridge residents offered new gardening courses

17:04:20 11th April 2008

17:04:20 11th April 2008 Residents of Cambridge have been offered the chance to improve their gardening skills and their knowledge of how to use a greenhouse effectively....... Read More

Bright Lights Swiss Chard 'brightens the plot'

17:04:20 8th April 2008

17:04:20 8th April 2008 For anyone looking to add some colour to their garden plots this year the solution could be found in the form of a plant named the Bright...... Read More

Learn 'from plant behaviour'

17:04:20 1st April 2008

17:04:20 1st April 2008 Gardeners could learn a great deal about their plants from their behaviour, it has been asserted. Dan Pearson makes his comments in the...... Read More

Potatoes 'can be planted now'

17:03:20 31st March 2008

17:03:20 31st March 2008 Early potatoes can be planted now, as gardening enthusiasts prepare for April and the showers, it has been asserted. Alison Young makes...... Read More

Divide 'and conquer'

16:03:20 28th March 2008

16:03:20 28th March 2008 As the Easter break has passed and April approaches, gardeners should spring into action in the garden and divide clumps of snowdrops,...... Read More

Site 'the most important vegetable patch consideration'

17:03:20 26th March 2008

17:03:20 26th March 2008 Horticulturalists should take time to consider the location of their plot when planning to grow their own vegetables. Such is the assertion...... Read More

Shrubs and trees 'can be planted now'

17:03:20 20th March 2008

17:03:20 20th March 2008 Now is the perfect time to plant shrubs and trees, gardening enthusiasts have been advised. Barb Wiehe, greenhouse manager at Ohio Wesleyan...... Read More

'Try propagation' during poor weather

17:03:20 19th March 2008

17:03:20 19th March 2008 Gardeners who are keen to get planting but who are hesitant to start seed could try propagating houseplants, it has been suggested. Cheryl...... Read More

March herb garden hints

18:03:20 18th March 2008

18:03:20 18th March 2008 Longer, warmer days in March provide gardening enthusiasts with greater opportunities to spend time in their herbs, whether they are in...... Read More

'Go green' this spring

16:03:20 17th March 2008

16:03:20 17th March 2008 Horticultural enthusiasts are often eager to introduce vivid colours - such as reds and yellows - into their gardens to brighten up their...... Read More

Vegetable plots 'should be near the house'

13:03:20 13th March 2008

13:03:20 13th March 2008 Gardening enthusiasts keen to begin growing their own produce should plan their vegetable patches to be as close to the house as possible,...... Read More

'Tidy borders' in March

13:03:20 10th March 2008

13:03:20 10th March 2008 March provides the perfect opportunity to clear up a garden and horticulturalists are encouraged to clear away debris from their borders....... Read More

March 'a time for pruning'

13:03:20 7th March 2008

13:03:20 7th March 2008 March is the time in the horticultural year to get out the shears and prune back any unruly foliage in gardens, greenhouses and conservatories....... Read More

How to maximise edible crops from the greenhouse

13:03:20 6th March 2008

13:03:20 6th March 2008 Early planting is a key way to make the most of edible produce from a greenhouse, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) explains. The organisation...... Read More

Carrot-planting hints

17:03:20 5th March 2008

17:03:20 5th March 2008 Horticultural enthusiasts have been given advice on sowing carrot seeds from allotment expert Caroline Foley. Writing in the her Guardian...... Read More

Gardener develops green-fingered passion

16:02:20 29th February 2008

16:02:20 29th February 2008 Some people simply cannot help being carried away by their enthusiasm for gardening and throw themselves into the pastime with gusto....... Read More

Garden advice for springtime

17:02:20 28th February 2008

17:02:20 28th February 2008 With March just around the corner, master gardener Carol Link prepares for spring to be sprung in the garden. She tells the Gadsen Times...... Read More