Bluebells are a gardener’s indicator that it is time to get planting. In the old days the bluebells would come out slowly over several weeks, now they appear over one …Read More about Spring has sprung
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Spring planting
Spring is not the season it used to be. These days spring can involve soaring and plunging temperatures in a matter of days. This is very bad for young plants …Read More about Spring planting
Starting chilli peppers
With the recent hot summers it is well worth starting some chilli pepper plants now. Plants started from seed now will be ready for moving outside in about 8 weeks …Read More about Starting chilli peppers
January: Starting Chilli Peppers
January is the quiet month outdoors. The winter crops (garlic, broad beans and onions) are in the pots and beds and waiting for the big frost and snow. Winter salads …Read More about January: Starting Chilli Peppers
Starting some tomatoes
Starting tomatoes from seed is the best way to get plants already suited to the place where they will grow. Shop bought plants can be in shock. However, starting seeds …Read More about Starting some tomatoes
Early tomatoes
While it is still still too early to start summer tomatoes from seed indoors (end of February), it is well worth starting some Russian and Eastern European tomato seeds. These …Read More about Early tomatoes