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Rustic Wooden Fencing
2007-08-09 01:32:00
Want to know how to create rustic looking wooden fencing? My tip of the day is to use wooden pallets. They can easily be cut up into fence like pieces and built into a strong rustic fence. Best of all you can get pallets for free if you look around.   I have a fence in my garden that is made out of old pallets, it looks good, does the job, was free and really easy to make. Trust me I really not to great at making things, better at breaking them in fact but I made my own little fence using pallets and it is perfect.   It’s simple, free and works!!
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What Do Ladybirds Eat?
2007-08-09 00:19:00
It’s something I have been wondering about for a while, what do ladybirds eat?   I’m sure it’s a common question so I posted the question over at a gardening website I occasionally visit   http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/viewtopi c.php?p=80931#80931   Hopefully I just get some good answers from there!

Growing Turnips
2007-08-08 01:09:00
Turnips are a fantastic vegetable but are often not grown by gardeners, maybe this is because of the low quality turnips sold in most supermarkets?   My favorite variety is called Oasis a variety which is well known for it’s great taste which is commonly described as tasting similar to melon. I like the varieties that can be picked at tennis ball size as in my opinion makes the turnips taste much nicer.   Grow ing Instructions   Turnips are quick growers! The plants like soil which is none acidic and is pretty well drained. Sow the seeds between April - July and regular intervals. You should sow the seeds thinly ½ an inch deep in rows that are 10-12 inches apart.   Once the seedlings are big enough to handle you should thin the seedlings to 4 inches apart making sure you keep the strongest plants.   A common problem with turnips is that they become woody, you can avoid this by growing them as quickly as possible. This means that watering is essential and feeding with a genera...

How to Plant Potatoes
2007-08-08 00:51:00
I know there are a lot of people who read my blog who are totally new to gardening and planting there first potato would be a daunting task. So hopefully this post will be helpful to a number of people for next spring as well as now for planting second cropping potatoes.   Potatoes can be grown in most soils, they are ideally suited to a sunny location where the soil has recently been dug. If you are planting main crop potatoes or second cropping potatoes it would also be a good idea to sprinkle a little Growmore on the soils surface.   Plant the tubers 5 inches deep, 12-15 inches apart in rows which are around 27 inches apart. Alternatively if you are growing in pots you should only one potato in a twelve inch pot.   When the plants are around 9 inches high you can begin earthing up, this is the process in which the soil is drawn in around the plants to stop sun light getting to the potatoes under the soil.   The potatoes may need a little watering in dryer whet...

Growing Chamomile
2007-08-07 12:20:00
Chamomile is great for herbal teas as well as healing, I will show you how to grow it, you can figure out how to use it! Chamomile is easy to grow in containers or in small herb gardens so it should be suitable for growing in your garden however big or small it is.   There are 3 main different plants sold under the name ‘Chamomile’.   Double Chamomile – This is often solid as a small plant by garden centers. They are harder to grow from seeds so are often divisions from other plants German Strain – This is an annual chamomile which is quick to grow. They produce an abundance of flowers over the summer months. Roman Chamomile – This is the perennial version, these plants are generally a little larger with less flowers.   Germination of the seeds is not high and you should expect a germination rate of about 50%. Sow the seeds in March and a temperature of around 55-65F being careful not to cover the seeds as they do require a small amount of light for germinat...
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Basil Gardening Tips
2007-08-07 00:40:00
I thought I would share a few tips with you about growing basil. As I am sure you are aware basil is a key ingredient in many Italian and Indian dishes meaning it should be something you grow.   Basil is a small, easy to grow plant meaning it is quick and easy to grow it in containers.   It is almost impossible to buy fresh asparagus anywhere in the UK or US.   Basil originates from India where it is a sacred herb.   Basil loves hot weather.   Sweet Basil is the top variety to grow and one you should try.   When harvesting always take the top leaves first, this will ensure more leaves form quickly.   It is best to feed your basil twice a month.   Anyway, it’s getting late here so I am off to bed. Speak soon!
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