If you have ever wanted to harvest your own asparagus but are short on space in the garden -or don’t even have a garden – then try this novel idea . Anyone ever tried this way of growing asparagus? http://www.garden-plants-flowers-bulbs.shoppingvariety.co.uk/122149916.html I had always thought that growing asparagus is a labour of love and patience as […]
Continue reading...10. March 2011
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Food from the Sky, is an unusual exercise in the principles of permaculture and sustainable gardening and they have built a roof top garden on a supermarket in North London. http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2011/mar/09/supermarket-rooftop-vegetable-garden
Continue reading...6. March 2011
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The grass in my garden seems to be growing again now the days are slowly getting longer. Grass can grow 2-6 inches a month but this varies depending on the temperature, humidity, amount of day-light and type of grass. Climate Change is having an effect on English lawns .It important to think about how to […]
Continue reading...5. March 2011
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At last something is happening in the world of gardening TV. Tomorrow at 9 am sees the launch of The Horticultural Channel.tv, a new television micro-channel to be broadcast for the first time on Sky and Freesat. Programmes can even be downloaded via iTunes. Or watch it at http://www.youtube.com/horticulturalchannel THC.tv provides programmes for amateur gardeners […]
Continue reading...5. March 2011
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I am currently having some very interesting gardening experiences: 1. My kitchen window is still littered with seed packets.Every time I look into the garden it is cold, cloudy and miserable with a distinct lack of sunlight and warmth. Nothing tempts me outdoors to expose my beautiful tiny seedlings to the mixed delights of an […]
Continue reading...4. March 2011
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Peter Kearney who founded City Food Growers near Brisbane, Australia has written this interesting blog about whether you should use newspaper in organic gardens. http://cityfoodgrowers.com.au/blog-latestposts.php?catid=104
Continue reading...28. February 2011
In 1992, Tom Clarke became an apprentice gardener with the National Trust. He was a bright student, but he didn’t want to be stuck in an office job:he wanted to use his hands, and he lived the outdoors.He didn’t know exactly what he woudl be doing at the age of 35, some 17 years […]
Continue reading...25. February 2011
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Capital Growth have launched a number of urban food growing training sessions across London to encourage Londoners to “Grow their Own” this summer: (North)The Regents Park http://dmtrk.net/8UC-DHD0-13QQWM-54SJY-0/c.aspx ) (West) Hammersmith Community Gardens Association http://dmtrk.net/8UC-DHD0-13QQWM-54SJX-0/c.aspx (East) Growing Communities, Allens Gardens http://dmtrk.net/8UC-DHD0-13QQWM-54SJZ-0/c.aspx )) (South) The London Wildlife Trust (full list coming soon)
Continue reading...24. February 2011
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The ultimate Grow your Own event is taking place at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire from 18th to 20th March. http://www.theediblegardenshow.co.uk/
Continue reading...22. February 2011
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SedumPlus is a UK grown vegetation mat specifically designed for green roofs. It comprises a blend of sixteen stunning varieties of sedum plants to provide extended interest and colour throughout the growing season. Ideal for green roofs, sedums are drought tolerant and well suited to the often harsh growing conditions of a roof. They need […]
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13. March 2011
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