Learn when to lift, cure and store garlic and onions successfully at home this summer. July is an exciting month on the veg patch. Early-sown peas, French beans, lettuce and radish are often ready to harvest. It’s also the time of year when many garlic and onion crops are ready to lift. Knowing when and [...]

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QI have been growing onions from seed this year and at least a third of them have gone to seed. Where am I going wrong? Donald AOnions are biennials which means they usually grow during year one and flower and set seed in year two. But when th eplant feels stressed, it panics [...]

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Though the main growing season is over, this doesn’t mean gardens and allotments have come to a complete standstill. Autumn is when many berries are ready to be harvested, but you may have to beat the birds to them. If outdoor growing is slowing, turn your attention to the range of crops that [...]

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Preserving your garden crop by freezing is a great way to maintain nutritious value and make it last for months. Find out how to freeze your harvest in this blog: Why should you freeze food? Freezing your harvest is an ideal way to ensure your crop stays fresh for as [...]

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The season is noticeably changing from late summer to autumn, and temperatures have started to take a nosedive. As a result, the soil will gradually lose heat accumulated in it over the preceding summer months. Subsequently, this makes it difficult for seeds to germinate and newly planted plants to establish roots. An easy [...]

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Some of your fruits, vegetables and herbs will last longer and taste fantastic when dried. Preserve your harvest for longer by drying them for long-lasting tasty snacks. Why should you dry your food? The simple reason drying food out makes it last longer, is that without moisture, bacteria, yeast, and [...]

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Making sure your harvest goes a long way can be a big priority for gardeners at this time of year. Learn how to make your own chutney to enjoy your harvest for longer. Why should you make chutney Chutneys are a delicious addition to many meals, typically used as a [...]

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Make your tomato harvest go further by making a delicious sauce to feature in countless homemade meals. Why should you make tomato sauce? Firstly, they are extremely versatile. Staples in Italian cooking dishes, there are so many meals you could make with a good tomato sauce. Consider a warming bowl [...]

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Making your ample harvest last longer is easy with a few preservation ideas. Find out how to pickle your fruits and vegetables to make them last longer. Why should you pickle foods? Pickling foods makes them last an extremely long time. Also, it adds a new tangy flavour to [...]

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November is a month when gardening eases off and many herbaceous perennial and annual plants have died down for the year.  Despite this there are still plenty of trees, shrubs and other perennials providing colour and interest and here are ten of the best: 1. Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' (Peruvian Lily) Alstroemerias [...]

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Cold and flu season is approaching in the coming months. Find out which are the best plants to grow to help you tackle those pesky coughs and colds. In the search for the cure to the common cold, it’s plants to the rescue. The cold season Cold weather may [...]

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Onions are a hugely popular vegetable and have many uses in the kitchen. They are also an easy veg to grow and a great one for beginners. Onions grow best in an open, sunny site with plenty of space, but you can also plant them in deep containers. No more [...]

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