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Glorious Garlic
October 5, 2012| Posted in Wildlife Area| 174
Now is the time to think on and get prepared to plant this years garlic. By planting garlic in mid winter, you can be sure to have a wonderful harvest for next summer. Garlic is a firm family favourite throughout kitchens across the UK. So why not try growing your own and enjoy the intense flavour and freshness first hand.
Feed the birds
October 5, 2012| Posted in Wildlife Area| 139
As the mornings become dull and dark and the weather takes a turn for the worse, why not perk up your bird feeders with some welcome treats or make a hanging feeder for you feathered visitors. Children will love to help create a tasty snack from healthy morsels, which will encourage birds to return to your garden on a regular basis.
Draper power tool review: brush cutter
September 30, 2012| Posted in Product Reviews| 49
I found this to be a fabulous piece of kit, cuts through virtually anything you need it to in the garden. Comfortable to use and extra wide compared to similar products which makes the job a lot easier and quicker to tackle.
Birdbaths and feeders
September 24, 2012| Posted in Wildlife Area| 132
As with your garden and greenhouse, now is the time of year to clean up bird feeders and baths to help keep our feathered friends healthy and happy.
Cutting your hedge for winter
September 24, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 49
As autumn really starts to take hold and winter approaches, it is time for all keen gardeners to start trimming and tiding up the garden hedges. Although this can be extremely hard work and can take up the best part of a weekend, hedge cutting is extremely rewarding. It is worth remembering this task only really needs doing once every 12-18 months and will result in a trim and tidy hedge for the year to come.
Crocus Bulbs - Time to get growing
September 24, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 36
It is the perfect time to add colour and life to your garden with the addition of some beautiful crocuses. Crocus bulbs are easy to grow and generally require very little in the way of care and attention. With well-drained soil and plenty of sunlight, your crocuses will thrive.
Cleaning your greenhouse for winter
September 22, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 36
It is not just your plants that require care and attention at this time of year, but your greenhouse too is ready for a little tender loving care and a good clean out. By cleaning your green house you can be sure it will perform to its full potential next year.
As Autumn Approaches
September 20, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 49
Although you might be holding out hope for a few final summery days, it is now September and the time that all Keen Gardeners should be planning for the winter ahead.
Propagating rose cuttings
September 18, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 44
Now is the perfect time of year to take rose cuttings. Roses are one of the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings and make wonderful gifts and a welcome addition to patio or decked areas.
Extending the Growing Season using a Cold Frame
September 18, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 44
A greenhouse creates a more stable growing environment so that tender seedlings and plants can thrive. A cold frame is basically an extension of your average unheated greenhouse.