Growing leeks from seed is for the very patient. These were started in January and February and are only now ready for moving on. Some will be planted out into …Read More about Potting up leeks
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Container gardening gallery
For many people gardening in cities requires planting in pots and containers. Whether it is a few pots on a window sill, several hanging baskets or a series of box …Read More about Container gardening gallery
Growing salad gallery
Growing salad in containers is a relatively new approach that avoids many of the problems associated with open soil cultivation. The “cut and come again” method, which provides a constant …Read More about Growing salad gallery
Garlic: Try something new
Growing garlic is a simple way to extend the growing season of the average city garden. Garlic is planted either in Autumn for an early summer harvest or in early …Read More about Garlic: Try something new
Growing tomatoes gallery
Cities are ideal places for growing tomatoes. Tomatoes require relatively little space, can be grown in soil beds or containers and thrive when attached to walls and structures. They can …Read More about Growing tomatoes gallery
Stair wall netting
How to turn a plain stair wall into a hedge. By hanging a simple string net a few inches off a wall climbing beans can be grown across the whole …Read More about Stair wall netting