Beans (Broad, Climbing & Runner) Parsley Nasturtium
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Beans progress report 3
Beans are an ideal crop to bring on early in the house ready for planting outside as soon as the temperature outside has risen. They grow easily from seed but then do require support to continue growing before going outside. A bean pulley system is ideal for drawing the beans up. This home made contraption …Read More about Beans progress report 3
Hardening off 1
With the bright sunny afternoons it is worth getting young plants outside for a few hours. Young plants crave the sun more than anything so even gentle protected exposure is very good for them. A cold-frame is an ideal intermediate step for moving plants from the house or greenhouse out into the garden. At this …Read More about Hardening off 1
Growing courgettes in the city
Courgettes grow well in a city garden producing a regular supply throughout the summer. They are best suited to growing in larger containers to avoid problems with slugs and snails. Slugs and snails love courgettes. The seeds start easily in a simple plastic box covered in plastic. Once the seedlings appear the covering plastic is …Read More about Growing courgettes in the city
Planting list – week ending 26 Mar 2016
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