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Biodegradable Pots

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April 25, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

bio_pots

Biodegradable plant pots are made from a variety of natural materials which break down in the soil. They provide a natural alternative to the classic plastic pots and very useful for establishing plants which do not like root disturbance. Bamboo potsMade from bamboo pulp, these pots are by … [Read more...]

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Some new perennials

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March 13, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Foxglove seedlings

The frenzy of seed sowing and dividing herbaceous perennials is upon us and the Gardening for Health borders have just undergone a five year revamp.Many of the perennials such as Hemerocallis, and geraniums had grown into very large clumps, so the division of the roots yielded quite a number of … [Read more...]

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In your garden this month

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January 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Things to do in the garden this monthBrought to you by Garden Organic, this site will give you reminders of all the tasks to undertake month by month.Of course, tasks in the garden vary depending on where you live and the prevailing weather conditions, but as a rule, there are only a few … [Read more...]

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Gardening on a budget

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January 11, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Seed catalogues

With the cost of living biting hard, the last place we will want to spend our hard earned money is in the garden. However, you can still have a great display at little cost. We have been through the seed and plant catalogues to see what can be achieved easily on a small budget.Seeds … [Read more...]

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Sunflowers for Uplifting Colour

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March 22, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Sunflower, Choco Sun form Thompson & Morgan

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...]

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