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How to grow your own organic fruit orchard
An orchard gives you a variety of your own organic fruit which can include a variety of that isn’t readily available in shops as they are regarded unsuitable for mass...
November Planting: Fruit and vegetables to plant in November
Winter gardening is more about prep for very early spring crops. Sowing in November will take the pressure off in spring. Getting as much planted as you can in November,...
Product Bite: Protect your fruit with Haxnicks Fruit Tree Nets
What are Fruit Tree Nets? The Haxnicks Fruit Tree Nets are a simple to use, chemical free way to protect your orchards fruits from pests. The nets are made from...
Five Ways to get Free Plants wherever you are
Gardening can be an expensive hobby and in these economic times mean we need to find ways to save money. Experienced gardeners often have thrifty ways of increasing their plant...
How to Grow Raspberries for summer or autumn
Raspberries are unusual in that their roots and crowns are perennial, while their stems or ‘canes’ are biennial. This basically means that your raspberry plant will go on and on....
Product Bite: Maxi Rootrainers for planting trees
What are Deep Rootrainers : Rootrainers are innovative planting cells and Maxi Rootrainers are the king of all Rootrainers. They are perfect for growing trees from seeds or cuttings. So,...
How to Grow Soft Fruits and perfect Currants
Growing Currants If you’ve got enough space to dedicate an area to growing soft fruit it is always worth growing currants. Black, Red and White varieties are all easy to...
Product Bites: Haxnicks Strawberry & Herb Planter
What are Strawberry and Herb Planters: The Haxnicks Strawberry & Herb Planter is a large patio planter (40 Litres) that has 8 planting pockets for your strawberries and herbs to...
How to Grow Damsons, plum like fruit perfect for jam
Growing Damson Plums Firstly what are damsons? Well, they are a sort of plum but not one you would want to pluck from the tree and eat. They are tart...
When and How to Grow Melons from Seed in the UK
Melons are popular with gardeners who have plenty of space to accommodate the spreading vines under glass. A greenhouse or cold frame are needed in cooler climates but in warmer...
Easy Rhubarb & Ginger Jam recipe - how to deal with a glut of rhubarb
Its a while since I have written. I have been too busy enjoying the weather and the garden but thought I would just share this amazing late season recipe with...
How to Choose & Look After Your Apple Trees
I have noticed that we get the most amazing apples from our two apple trees. This is because they are two trees of the same type; they blossom at the...