Harvesting apples and pears at the right time helps you enjoy and store fruit successfully. September is a lovely month in the garden. It’s generally still and quiet, radiating the feeling that nature has done its job for the year. However, if you have apple or pear trees, there is one job that still needs [...]

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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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We’ve all heard the government recommendation to eat ‘five-a-day,’ but have you ever wondered exactly what this entails? From where the recommendation comes from, to how to grow your own to meet your quota you can smash your five-a-day target all month long! What is 'five-a-day'? The advice [...]

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