by thstudio | Jun 8, 2017 | All, Tips
Choosing Seed (Stage 1) Always use healthy certified seed potatoes. Certified Basic Seed Potatoes are the highest grade of seed potatoes available. Check the label on your seed potatoes – it should show the certification number, grade, size and certifying authority...
by thstudio | Jun 8, 2017 | All, Tips
Add a new dimension to your garden this July with nectar-rich plants which support butterflies, the Horticultural Trades Association’s (HTA) ‘Plant of the Moment’ theme for July. There are a huge range of bedding plants, perennials, flowering shrubs and bulbs that...
by thstudio | Jun 7, 2017 | Growing Calendar
Winter frost As we approach the shortest day of the year in December you will need work to keep you warm outside, such as digging and tree pruning. Check your winter protection and if you have a greenhouse make sure the heater is working. Hopefully there are not too...
by thstudio | Jun 7, 2017 | Growing Calendar
Winter is on its way Leaves are falling rapidly, and wind and rain are on the increase. Tender plants will need protecting from frost, gales and freezing rains. Move plants into the greenhouse, or into a sheltered spot, but if you can’t, it is worth wrapping...
by thstudio | Jun 7, 2017 | Growing Calendar
The autumn chill sets in Although we had some warmer days over September, the autumn is now definitely here for real, and it feels colder. It’s a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. Sometimes it may seem pointless raking, when the wind blows...
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