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Growing Onions - The How To Guide
April 17, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 46
Onions can be found in most kitchens and are generally used on a day to day basis, however, they are often underrated due to the shop bought varieties being soft and bland. Add a little originality to your cooking by experimenting and growing your own onions.
Looking After and Maintaining Orchids
April 9, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 41
Not only are orchids, eye catching, colourful and beautiful but they are one of the most developed of plant families with the region of twenty thousand different species.
Propagating for Keen Gardeners
April 3, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 45
Propagating your own plants can be very rewarding and also money-saving. Watching your plants grow and flourish will give you great pleasure and enjoyment, especially when you are able to see your seeds or cuttings turn into beautiful blooms ready for next year.
Wooden Cold Frames
April 2, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 57
If you do not have the space in your garden for a greenhouse a cold frame can work as an excellent alternative. The semi permanent structure will provide shelter and warmth for plants and seedlings.
Tomato Gardening Tips
April 1, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 43
There are many tomato gardening tips that will come your way. There is lots to learn about their best care and it seems each year you try something different. One thing that should never change and become a part of your standard care is to plant tomatoes deep and keep them watered.
A Greenhouse without the Costs
February 29, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 47
If you desire the benefit of a green house, but have inadequate space or insufficient finances, consider using a four tier mini green house. These are the perfect solution for the Keen Gardener who is wanting to propagate seeds and nurture plug plants.
Grow-your-own vegetable advice
February 15, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 45
We love the satisfaction you get from growing your our own vegetables and experimenting with different varieties each year, and we are approached daily for advice by our customers.
Raised Bed Planting Tips
February 12, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 63
In the current climate more and more people are looking to save money and we are seeing an increase in the grow you own culture. A great method of growing vegetables is to use raised beds, as this method is becoming more and more popular here are a few tips that the keen gardener should be aware of.
Paraffin Greenhouse Heaters
January 2, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 54
Heating your greenhouse is a necessary but often money-consuming task. However, for smaller areas requiring frost protection, paraffin could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
New Elite Greenhouse Packages available
October 15, 2011| Posted in Growers Corner| 52
We have several new additions to our already extensive greenhouse collection. Our Elite Greenhouse Packages come with everything you need to get started.