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We all want to do our bit to help the wildlife in our growing spaces – and encouraging feathered…

14th August 2015

Don’t let pests and diseases ruin the fun of harvesting your crops. Here we look at some of…

07th August 2015

Looking for a gift to buy a green-fingered friend? In this special guest post, Mark from

05th August 2015

These cute little creatures are pest eating machines! They can devour up to 200g of slugs, snails…

24th July 2015

Picking home-grown fruit is so satisfying. Whether it’s a juicy plump strawberry, a crisp red…

14th July 2015

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Trees heavily laden down with fruitlets are a common sight in early summer and for growers eagerly…

08th July 2015

This slimy pest is one of the biggest problems faced by veg growers. They target a wide range of crops…

02nd July 2015

It’s that time of year again and we’re all ready to get behind Andy Murray - but as much…

29th June 2015

Keeping tomatoes in a container has many benefits, and it’s crucial to transplant young plants…

26th June 2015

What says summer more than a bowl of freshly harvested home-grown salad leaves, dressed simply with…

16th June 2015

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