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Posted on September 13, 2009 by Tim Milward
One of the UK's leading online garden centres is backing the BBC Breathing Places 'Save Our Bees' campaign by offering some fantastic deals on Wildflower Seeds.
The BBC 'Save Our Bees' campaign has been launched as part of the broadcasters National Science Week and are giving away free packets of Wildflower Seeds in an effort to [...]
This post was posted in News and was tagged with BBC, bees, bugs, grow, seeds, wildflowers, wildlife
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
When you were younger did you try to grow mustard and cress seeds on soggy pieces of blotting paper and then end up throwing them away because you didn't fancy eating the end result? Well the good news is that this method of growing seeds has now been revolutionised by the sprouter unit and the [...]
This post was posted in Growing and was tagged with geo, grow, health, seeds, sprouts
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
The sun is shining and the sky is blue, you have a little time on your hands and your partner is reminding you to take a look at the garden. On closer observation you realise that you have a very healthy crop of dandelions with couch grass and brambles also starting to reveal themselves above [...]
This post was posted in Equipment, Weedkillers and was tagged with garden tools, tools, weed killer
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
Tomatoes are a kitchen favourite and many of us have attempted to or have successfully managed to grow our very own tomatoes at home. Tomatoes are however, not the easiest fruits to grow and become even more complex if we choose to grow them outdoors. In the UK tomatoes grown outdoors will require adequate shelter [...]
This post was posted in Growing, Plants and was tagged with fruit, grow, plant, seeds, tomatoes
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
Tomatoes are a hugely popular fruit that can commonly be found in greenhouses across the UK throughout the summer months. Whilst some gardeners prefer to grow their tomatoes outside, for others it is much easier to ensure they have fruit from June through to October by growing tomatoes indoors in a greenhouse or grow house.
Tomatoes [...]
This post was posted in Growing and was tagged with fruit, greenhouse, grow, seeds, tomatoes
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
Lilium or Lilies as they are more commonly known are a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that are commonly grown by gardeners from bulbs. It is estimated that there are around 110 different species within the genus or lily family known as the Liliaceae. The name Lilium is a Latin form derived from the Greek [...]
This post was posted in Bulbs, Growing, Plants and was tagged with Bulbs, grow, lilies, lilium, Plants
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
The Lobelia is a genus of flowering garden plant with nearly 400 different species. Lobelias are native to the warm tropical areas of the globe although some can be found in cooler climates. Named after the Belgian Botanist Matthias de Lobel, there has been some confusion as to which plant family the Lobelia belongs to [...]
This post was posted in Growing, Plants and was tagged with bedding, lobelias, Plants, seeds, summer bedding
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
The Impatiens Walleriana or Busy Lizzie as it is more commonly known is a garden favourite and can be found in gardens across the world. With over 850 species the Impatiens genus is native throughout the Northern Hemisphere with the Walleriana being found more pre-dominantly in the Eastern African regions of Kenya and Mozambique.
Over the [...]
This post was posted in Growing, Plants and was tagged with bedding, busy lizzies, grow, impatiens, Plants, seeds
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
It's a well known fact that most accidents occur in and around the home and although your garden is an ideal place to unwind, it calls for the same level of attention as the inside of your home, if accidents are to be avoided. You only have to think about the garden tools that are [...]
This post was posted in Growing and was tagged with garden tools, safety
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Posted on September 12, 2009 by Tim Milward
What is Lawn Aeration?
Lawn aeration refers to the process of creating channels in your lawn that enables air and water to circulate around the soil and grass roots more freely. This benefits your lawn in a number of ways but primarily the enhanced circulation of oxygen and water around the soil promotes deeper root growth [...]
This post was posted in Lawn Care and was tagged with aerate, aerators, grass, Lawn Care, lawns