Cleaning Your Polytunnel It's best to clean your polytunnel at least once a year. Over the winter months algae can build up on polytunnel plastic so it's a good idea to clean and organise your polytunnel now before the start of the growing season. Cleaning your polytunnel will not only prolong it's life, it will also reduce the incidence of...
Looking for some ideas on what to grow this year? Well here is the list of our most popular seeds from 2021.. Top 10 Most Popular Vegetable Seeds Scallions / Bunching Onions 'Ischikrona' - These were very popular last year! They are an excellent variety of fast growing bunching onion derived from Ishikura. Produce long white stems and dark green...
January is a good time to think about your crop rotation and what quantities you will be growing. What was a success last year, what did you have a glut of – and what did no one like?
Soil Testing - Taking a Soil Sample A soil test is a scientific way to measure the fertility of your soil. It will indicate if you need to fix any plant nutrient issues. A soil test analysis shows which nutrients your soil is lacking but also which are already present - knowing this is important as a soil too rich...
After investing in a high quality pruning tool or secateurs, it is worth taking a little time to keep them in good working order. A clean and sharp pruning tool will make the job easier and also lower the risk of infection to plants.
Unlike the bigger tools such as spades and forks hand tools are a more personal thing and are often appreciated in different ways. First and foremost the tool has to be correct one for the job – but there are other considerations such as weight, reach, versatility, appearance and the all important tactile nature of the handle. All of these...
Dubron Natural Emulsion Indoor walls and ceilings account for the largest area of paint coverage in our homes. As such, it is a good place to start when trying to create a healthier environment within them. Dubron is a high quality emulsion which is solvent free. This chalk and soya oil based paint is a longstanding product of Livos. Its...
Winter is an ideal time to prune, as the lack of leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs enables you to see what you’re doing. As the trees are dormant cuts are less likely to bleed and will quickly callous over before growth begins again in Spring. Reasons for Pruning Removing dead, diseased or damaged material will help keep the plant...
Keep it cosy in the garden and protect sensitive plants from Jack Frost. What is Frost and How Does it Damage Plants? Frost is a thin layer of ice that forms when water vapour changes from a gas to a solid as it is exposed to temperatures below freezing. Frost injures plants when water in the plant cells turn into...
What are Sprouts? Sprouts are quite simply the tender shoots/sprouts of germinating seeds. They are one of the easiest foods you can grow indoors and take up next to no space in your kitchen. Sprouts are packed with protein, vitamins, enzymes and minerals and can provide a cheap, fresh, valuable addition to any diet. Lovely in salads, sandwiches or stir-fries...
Cleaning Your Polytunnel It's best to clean your polytunnel at least once a year. Over the winter months algae can build up on polytunnel plastic so it's a good idea to clean and organise your polytunnel now before the start of the growing season. Cleaning your polytunnel will not only prolong it's life, it will also reduce the incidence of...
Looking for some ideas on what to grow this year? Well here is the list of our most popular seeds from 2021.. Top 10 Most Popular Vegetable Seeds Scallions / Bunching Onions 'Ischikrona' - These were very popular last year! They are an excellent variety of fast growing bunching onion derived from Ishikura. Produce long white stems and dark green...
January is a good time to think about your crop rotation and what quantities you will be growing. What was a success last year, what did you have a glut of – and what did no one like?
Soil Testing - Taking a Soil Sample A soil test is a scientific way to measure the fertility of your soil. It will indicate if you need to fix any plant nutrient issues. A soil test analysis shows which nutrients your soil is lacking but also which are already present - knowing this is important as a soil too rich...
After investing in a high quality pruning tool or secateurs, it is worth taking a little time to keep them in good working order. A clean and sharp pruning tool will make the job easier and also lower the risk of infection to plants.
Unlike the bigger tools such as spades and forks hand tools are a more personal thing and are often appreciated in different ways. First and foremost the tool has to be correct one for the job – but there are other considerations such as weight, reach, versatility, appearance and the all important tactile nature of the handle. All of these...
Dubron Natural Emulsion Indoor walls and ceilings account for the largest area of paint coverage in our homes. As such, it is a good place to start when trying to create a healthier environment within them. Dubron is a high quality emulsion which is solvent free. This chalk and soya oil based paint is a longstanding product of Livos. Its...
Winter is an ideal time to prune, as the lack of leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs enables you to see what you’re doing. As the trees are dormant cuts are less likely to bleed and will quickly callous over before growth begins again in Spring. Reasons for Pruning Removing dead, diseased or damaged material will help keep the plant...
Keep it cosy in the garden and protect sensitive plants from Jack Frost. What is Frost and How Does it Damage Plants? Frost is a thin layer of ice that forms when water vapour changes from a gas to a solid as it is exposed to temperatures below freezing. Frost injures plants when water in the plant cells turn into...
What are Sprouts? Sprouts are quite simply the tender shoots/sprouts of germinating seeds. They are one of the easiest foods you can grow indoors and take up next to no space in your kitchen. Sprouts are packed with protein, vitamins, enzymes and minerals and can provide a cheap, fresh, valuable addition to any diet. Lovely in salads, sandwiches or stir-fries...