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The cost of not maintaining your garden and greenhouse could be several thousand pounds, according to new research.Horticulture Week recently published a study by QVC which found that almost one in every two (45 per cent) respondents would expect to … [ Read More ]
A garden and greenhouse expert has given food growers advice on how to get the best out of their cabbages.Huddersfield Examiner contributor Graham Porter explained that one of the more important things to do for the vegetables is to protect … [ Read More ]
Garden and greenhouse owners in Glasgow are being encouraged to grow their own fruit and vegetables by a local eatery.Cookie – a restaurant, shop and deli – is planning to start a food trade scheme that allows growers to exchange … [ Read More ]
Having a large garden and greenhouse can be good for growing fruit and vegetables, but even those with limited space should be able to produce their own food.Horticulture expert Charlie Dimmock recently told femalefirst.co.uk that city dwellers need not miss … [ Read More ]
Northumberland garden and greenhouse fans were today (March 23rd) given a chance to tap the brains of a horticultural expert.Award-winning grower Bob Tridgett gave a free question and answer session at Heighley Gate, sharing his knowledge with attendees, the Morpeth … [ Read More ]
Following the government‘s announcement that it hopes to phase out the use of peat-based garden compost among amateur gardeners, a national newspaper has published tips on the alternatives.Using such materials can have an environmental impact both in terms of lowland … [ Read More ]
An experiment is underway that could revolutionise the way garden and greenhouse enthusiasts grow food.The Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales has recruited designer Chloe Ward to create an idea first floated by ecologist Robert Hart in the 1970s, the … [ Read More ]
Children love going in to the greenhouse so it‘s important to have things for them to do that will keep their interest up. Here are some easy steps to follow: 1. Safety First: Round any chemicals and sprays you have … [ Read More ]
Youngsters are being encouraged to take an interest in garden and greenhouse activities via an initiative that aims to discover why a much-loved tree survived a devastating disease.A handful of elms managed to see out the 1960s after Dutch elm … [ Read More ]
I have my potatoes chitting in the greenhouse, ready to go out on Good Friday (the traditional day to plant spuds, this year 2nd April). My husband is feeling very pleased with himself because he managed to find a variety … [ Read More ]
