Organic growing for perfect veg

If you’re buying organic produce in the supermarket, it can be difficult to know exactly how organic the farming methods have been. However, if you have your own garden at home, you can easily control everything that goes into the soil and consequently into your produce – and that includes pesticides.

Organic food still needs protection [...]

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Planting a vegetable garden

There are a great many good reasons for having one’s own vegetable garden, not least the immense pleasure of biting into a sun-ripened tomato just plucked from the vine.  People plant gardens because they are concerned about harmful additives in mass-produced vegetables and fruits, or the cost of store-bought herbs and other produce, or just [...]

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Bringing the kids into the vegetable patch

Growing your own vegetables and fruit is a good way to spend more time in the great outdoors. This can also be a great way for children to have an interest in gardening which can be an educational and fun experience for them. In this article we are going to look at key ways to [...]

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Organic gardening is simple but effective

Organic gardening is a way of making your food look and taste very different. It is also a way of growing fruits and vegetables that does not involve herbicides or pesticides. Growing your own organic vegetables can be a rewarding experience and you will enjoy the great taste and also the satisfaction that comes from [...]

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Quick Guide to Cottage Gardening

The humble cottage is the quintessential aspect of the great British countryside, often set in rolling green fields and sporting breath-taking views. It’s no wonder why so many people flock from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peaceful serenity of the quiet countryside.

If you’re lucky enough to [...]

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Gardeners are becoming greener

More and more gardeners are becoming concerned with gardening practices that not only will help beautify the area also in way to help make it more environmentally friendly. If though certain habits are hard to break a concerted effort put forth to not garden with any chemicals is one of the best things a gardener [...]

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London Mayor calls for more rooftop gardens

They are not using bricks and mortar, but grass, plants and sun loungers Canny homeowners are not just expanding into but are building on top of their roofs as well. The latest in vogue is living or green roofs.

 

Boris Johnson, London Mayor, is calling for more living roofs in the city and there are even [...]

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Selecting a plot for vegetable growing

Before making your final selection of a new plot it is important to take time to carefully consider several important issues. The plot’s characteristics as well as the relation to the other plots nearby in order for your plants to receive the best opportunity to grow successfully are both vitally important.

Those plots that are only [...]

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The Vegetable Trading Co launches to encourage more people to get growing

The Vegetable Trading Co. Was designed with the idea to get the UK to grow vegetables, whether it be on a giant allotment of on a city centre apartment. You can select, on their website, if you have a garden, balcony or apartment and with your selection you receive a list of vegetables and herbs [...]

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Planning a garden for good food

Before you touch the soil to begin your garden, try sketching it out with pencil and paper first. The plan will save you so much time that you would otherwise spending correcting your errors. Of course it is work, but it lightens your burden once you get outside. You will maximize the efficiency of your [...]

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