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Re-structuring the Back Garden
The beds were three courses of concrete blocks above soil
Multiple Sowing of Celery + Tomatoes
Those of us who want to compete at the August shows will be planting the first sowing of Celery around
Tomatoes and Carrots – Planting Dates
In the past I have planted Tomatoes much earlier but the difference now is that the emphasis has changed to
The Back Bone of any Vegetable Display – Celery and Large Onions
Even though I was absolutely thrilled to win a Gold medal at Chelsea last year I was disappointed that I
The Backbone of any Vegetable Stand
Even though I managed to get a Gold medal at Chelsea last year I was disappointed that I was unable
Chitting Parsnips and the Onion “Toughball”
My parsnips this year were sown on the 5th of March, a total of 75 and for the first time
Long and Short Carrots – Re-constructing the Beds
I have always had success with long carrots for more years than I care to remember and for most of
Timing Blanch Leeks for Exhibitions
There’s no doubt that every plant comes to it’s peak at a certain time, and leeks though they may well
Growing Potatoes for the Show Bench
If you haven”t got you seed potatoes ordered just yet, then you must get a move on as you have
Parsnips and Tomatoes for the Show Bench
In my opinion there are three good parsnips to grow for the show bench, they are all F1 hybrids and
Growing Your Own Vegetables and Herbs – Parsley, Lettuce and Onions
Parsley – can often be haphazard in germinating and often takes well over three weeks to pop their heads through
