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General Gardening Articles
Sometimes it isn't clear why a plant isn't doing well, or has some nasty symptom. Here are some reasons for plant problems not due to pests and diseases. Read More
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Grandpa's allotment during WW2 in Jersey
Posted by Regfromjersey
Thursday 04th February 2010
Category: General
During the occupation of Jersey 1942. I remember Grandpa cultivating a patch of about thirty perch of land at the farm and spending many hours there, as he wanted to be self- sufficient, which was a credit to him. Read More
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Poor quality of Multi-Purpose Composts
Posted by LimeGreenGirl
Friday 10th July 2009
Category: General
I have a question for all gardeners who use Multi-Purpose potting composts, especially the peat-free ones: do you think the quality is getting worse each year? Read More
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Cliff Plowes of Oak Tree Nursery at Malvern
Posted by GCTeam
Saturday 09th May 2009
Category: General
With the high standard of horticulture on display in the floral marquee at Malvern this year, it's no surprise that behind the amazing plants are a number of amazing people with a wealth of knowledge. Gardenersclick went in search of some of the nurs... Read More
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Lean as you grow: The crazy world of gardening
Posted by Born2Grow
Monday 12th April 2010
Category: General
If, like me, you recently never knew your Butterhead from your Cos, this will seem awfully familiar. I started out just growing potatoes in a large pot, not for the tubers, for the sheer hell of boredom. As the potatoes grew thou... Read More
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Brian Jacobs grows an astonishing range of perennial plants on his Devon nursery. What's unique is that his nursery is sited 1000 feet above sea level and he still produces award winning plants. He is also totally peat-fee. Read More
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Ian Butterfield of the National Pleione Collection
Posted by GCTeam
Saturday 09th May 2009
Category: General
Ian Butterfield of the National Pleione Collection has been growing these little terrestrial orchids for over 35 years. Read More
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Sunflowers are the most easiest plant to grow, apart from keeping the slugs and snails away. Here are a few tips on how to care for your sunflowers, especially if you have never tried growing them before. Read More
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