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Big Reds- How to Grow Tomatoes

How to Grow Tomatoes- Growing tomatoes isn't rocket science, so why not give it a go?

Tips for Removing & Getting Rid of Weeds

Weeds are often seen as the enemy by gardeners and they can certainly cause hard work. But they are essential to the health of soils. They prevent erosion, preserve soil fertility and moisture, and in nature, bare earth is first healed by colonising weeds. But it is still annoying when all the bare earth in your vegetable patch is overcome by weeds.

How to Grow Passionfruit

The fruits of the passionfruit are borne on vines that climb via tendrils. The black passionfruit acquired its common name in its native Brazil, where Jesuit priests illustrated the story of the Passion (the crucifixion of Christ) using these beautiful flowers. The trifurcate stigma was said to represent the Holy Trinity, the ring of ray-like anthers the crown of thorns, and the other flower parts the ten faithful apostles and the five wounds.

How to remove weeds

Find out how to effectively remove plant pests from your garden.

Growing Herbs

Herbs are so useful and growing them can be simple and easy to manage. Here are some tips for planting your own herbs.

Quick Lawn Revives

Here are a few tips and tricks to make your lawn look healthy and green

How To Grow Apples & Apple Trees

Almost every gardener can now grow some varieties of apple, even people with small gardens or who live in the subtropics, thanks to a revolution in apple breeding. The closely related crab apples and medlars, which add such beauty to spring and autumn gardens in addition to their useful fruits, are grown in the same way as apples.

How to Grow Avocado

The avocado is one of the healthiest foods; it is high in protein and essential fatty acids and vitamins. With a delicate nutty flavour and rich creamy texture, it finds many culinary uses. While the avocado is associated with tropical and subtropical climates, some varieties will grow even in quite cool climates.

How to Plant Spring Flower Bulbs

Plant spring bulbs now for colour during spring

How to Grow Onions

Onions are among the most versatile of vegetables, essential to so many recipes that the gardener faces a challenge keeping up with the demand from the kitchen. However, most demand can be met by careful planning, and by planting the right varieties at the right time. In warm areas onions can be planted in spring, autumn and winter. In cool areas, with short summers, planting time is more critical and slightly different procedures are followed in such regions.

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