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  1. Tomato Tips

    Tomato Tips
    Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, mastering the art of growing tomatoes can be incredibly rewarding. To help you achieve success, here are some essential tips covering everything from sowing to troubleshooting common problems.
  2. Klasmann-Deilmann Organic Composts

    Klasmann-Deilmann Organic Composts
    Klasmann-Deilmann is the market leader for premium substrates in Organic horticulture and has been supplying organic growers for over 30 years.
  3. Blight Resistant Potatoes

    Blight Resistant Potatoes
    Potato breeders have been labouring away in the background for decades to develop potato varieties that are great tasting, have good agronomic qualities and are highly blight resistant. 
  4. Growing Indoors - Light & Heat

    Growing Indoors - Light & Heat
    The ability to start plants off indoors means you can get started in late Winter/early Spring much earlier than if sowing outside. However seedlings need to have adequate light and heat to grow into strong healthy plants, that's why using supplemental lighting and heat mats can be a good idea if your indoor environment cannot provide this.
  5. Edible Flowers

    Edible Flowers
    Not just a treat for the eye - quite a lot of flowers are edible and can be used in salads and as cake or beverage decorations.  Below is a list of the different edible flower varieties we stock.
  6. Elements for Plant Nutrition

    Elements for Plant Nutrition
    Soil holds the majority of nutrients plants need. In this blog, we explore the 12 key elements in soil and their roles in plant development.
  7. How To Grow 'Bare Root' Strawberries

    How To Grow 'Bare Root' Strawberries
    'Bare root' strawberries refer to strawberry plants that are sold and planted without soil around their roots. Unlike potted plants, which come with soil and a container, bare root strawberries are usually dormant plants with their roots exposed.
  8. How To Grow Asparagus

    How To Grow Asparagus
    Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a perennial vegetable renowned for its tender spears and unique flavour. Cultivating asparagus is a long-term investment, with plants lasting up to 20 years.
  9. Success with Seeds & Germination

    Success with Seeds & Germination
    At this time of year, we’re all buying seeds and itching to go out in the garden. The following considerations should help you get the best success with them.
  10. Unusual Tubers

    Unusual Tubers
    Looking for something new and interesting to grow this season? Take a look at our range of unusual tubers!

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