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The gardeners of the Southend Huntington’s Disease branch allotment have been chosen as the winners of this year’s Gardening Against The Odds Awards, a national programme organised by The Conservation Foundation and The Sunday Telegraph.A celebrity judging panel picked the Sherborne … [Read more...]
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Carrots are full of powerful antioxidants that help maintain healthy eyes and vision.As we get older, the muscles of the eye weaken and the lenses harden.Whilst ageing is inevitable, much of the damage to our eyes is caused by free radicals and is a major contributor of problems … [Read more...]
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Often given bad press due to its association with the humble chip or french fry, potatoes are a fantastic source of vitamins and nutrients.Potatoes are a staple food in the UK, with hundreds of varieties available to the gardener throughout the year.The recipe uses are a varied as the … [Read more...]
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Using a hand trowel or fork when planting out or weeding can cause strain or be a major source of discomfort for many gardeners.The wrist joint is quite a complex structure, containing a group of eight tiny bones (carpals), which offer a great range of flexibility but this level of movement … [Read more...]
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Colour affects our mood and shades from yellow through red have an uplifting effect on our spirits. Few plants can be more rewarding or easy to grow than sunflowers.Traditional sunflowers can be tall, Growing to heights of 4 - 6 ft but developments in cultivation now gives us blooms of 2 -3 … [Read more...]
Gardening For Health regularly give presentations at events and gardening clubs and the diary for … [Read More...]
The gardeners of the Southend Huntington’s Disease branch allotment have been chosen as the … [Read More...]
Perhaps the last thing a gardener needs is more snails, but these culinary delights are setting the … [Read More...]
For those who follow or are interested in the biodynamic planting method, check out the lunar … [Read More...]
