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Re-structuring the Back Garden
The beds were three courses of concrete blocks above soil
Best head of Leek Bulbils or Pips for many years
The pips you get off a head will vary depending on the quality of the head, some will be very
Sowing Dates for Showing Vegetables
To continue with the sowing dates and best varities to use for showing towards the end of August and the
Sowing Dates for Exhibition Vegetable Growers
To continue with the sowing dates and best varieties to use for showing towards the end of August and the
Sowing Dates Used By Showmen
This is my fourth article on the sowing dates that top showmen use in different parts of the country for
Leeks and Onions
The leeks that I started off during early November are now moving away strongly and I have to say that
Growing Shallots to a High Standard
Reflections on attempts to grow shallots to a high standard, what works and what does not
Chelsea and other shows – Onions, Leeks, Parsnips, Long and Short Carrots, Celery, Parsley
Leeks and onions for Chelsea are now in 7 inch pots and looking tremendous. The long and short carrots are
Welsh Emblem – The Leek
The mixture that is use for both the leeks and the onions is mainly peat based but from this stage
Protective Covers for Show Vegetables
The majority of top growers are already growing their leek and onions either under glass in a greenhouse or in
Up-date on the Onions and a further sowing of Parsley
Potting on the Small Onions and Large Onions and a further sowing of Parsley to garnish the Cauliflowers on collections.
