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Growing Peppers to Pick a Pepper
July 1, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 36
With the warmer months finally here, we can all start looking forward to fresh summer produce. Peppers are a firm favourite for gardeners and chefs alike. With the market full of different varieties, there will be one to suit your taste, whether that is mild, sweet or red hot - enjoy peppers fresh home grown from
Bringing a sense of the tropics to your greenhouse.
June 30, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 47
One of the main advantages of owning a greenhouse is the wide range of plants you are able to grow. Even if your greenhouse is unheated, you will be surprised by the range of growing opportunities available in comparison to the sometimes limited opportunities of the unreliable British climate.
Caring for pots and planters during the warmer months
June 19, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 38
Not only do pots and containers add a burst of colour into your garden, but once they have been planted they really only need a little care and attention to keep them looking luscious until the autumn months, which can bring frosts.
Growing Gorgeous Greens
June 13, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 34
Due to popular belief, it is not too late to grow salad and greens in the summer months. Once you have decided which salad greens to grow, you should invest in an instant planter. These planters are deeper then the average grow bag, which is ideal for plants with deep roots.
Hydroponics For the Home Gardener
May 23, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 44
Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants without soil. The roots grow either in air, which is kept very humid; in water, which is well aerated; or in some solid, non-soil medium, which is kept moist. The water around the roots contains a carefully balanced mixture of nutrients that provides food for the plant.
Growing Chilli Peppers
May 20, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 62
If you have ever thought about growing chillies or have grown chillies before without too much success there is a great article and website dedicated towards chilli's. It is well worth a read as there is some great information on there for the Keen Chilli grower!
Great Gardeners Resources
May 15, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 150
Find a list of links to our favourite gardening resources below, feel free to leave in the comments below any great resources that you know that we have missed out, we would love to hear about your favourite gardening places on the web.
Grow your own Raspberries - The How to Guide
May 10, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 40
There is nothing better then the taste of fresh and juicy homegrown raspberries. Whether you enjoy them straight from the garden or prefer to create jams, cakes or treats, they make a wonderful summer fruit.
Grow your own Lettuce - The How to Guide
May 7, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 46
There is no better way to encourage your children into the garden then by involving them in fun activities. Try your hand at growing lettuce as it is rewarding and provides results.
Terracotta Planters
May 5, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 49
Terracotta pots have been used for thousand of years. It is no surprise that they are as popular today as ever, due to their timeless charm. As terracotta planters and pots are made from clay, they are hardwearing and durable.