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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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Setting up a vegetable garden

Setting up a vegetable garden can be both challenging and enjoyable although you may find the experience somewhat difficult to begin with. There are some difficulties but the end result is easily achieved. You need to set goals just as you would in any project.

Choose only vegetables that you like and enjoy eating. This will [...]

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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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Crop rotation also applies to vegetable gardens

Crop rotation is vital to any type of vegetable garden; this is because planting the same crops in the same spot every year leads to big problems.  Planting a variety of different crops in progression can eliminate negative impact such as diseases, pests, and nutrient leeching.

While crop rotation is not difficult, it can be challenging [...]

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