Fruit If you have space in the garden, people like to grow fruit and vegetables due to better flavored, fresher and less expensive than stores. If the are to be grown at all it is worth growing them really well. […]
Garden Fruit & Fruit Trees
Growing Fruit trees in a greenhouse in pots
Growing Fruit trees in a greenhouse in pots Fruit trees may also be grown in the unheated greenhouse in pots, tubs or boxes. The restriction of the roots induces early fruiting and keeps the trees small, while the glass catches […]
Growing Fruit in a Greenhouse
While bananas, pineapples, and the various members of the genus Citrus require so much heat that they are mostly outside the range of the ordinary amateur gardener, a number of hardier fruits can be obtained earlier with the aid of […]
Growing Figs trees in a greenhouse
Where as figs in the open will only ripen one crop of fruit a year, those in a heated greenhouse can ripen two. With sufficient heat it is even possible to secure three crops a year, but this is a […]
Growing & Care of Apricots Trees
Apricots Of Mediterranean origin and flowering in late February and March, outdoor apricots demand a frost-free sunny site. Bush trees can be grown only in the southwest and southeast North America and England; elsewhere, as fan-trained trees on walls facing […]
Delphinium Plant Care
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Potting soil for Delphinums
Potting Soil for Delphiniums John Innes Potting Compost Seed compost: 2 parts sterilised loam 1 part moss peat 1 part sharp sand The loam and peat is put through in 3/8 in (9mm) sieve. To each bushel (8gal/36l) is added: […]
Water gardens and water plants
Water gardens and water plants Since the introduction of fibreglass pools tremendous interest has been shown in medium-sized garden pools. Siting the pool Before constructing any pool careful thought should be given to the siting. To create a successful bog […]
How to grow Rhubarb plant
Because the roots continue to crop for up to ten years after planting, special attention should be given to choosing a suitable site for rhubarb and preparing it well. The bed should not be shaded and should be dug deeply. […]
How to grow Mustard Plant
Mustard and Cress This is a practical, easy-to-grow salad crop which may be grown throughout the year provided that a temperature of 50-60°F (10-16°C) is given. Cress takes a little longer to germinate than mustard, so cress seeds must be […]