Growing Vegetables
Pond
Its not a bad idea to have a pond, however small, somewhere in your garden or plot. It increases the diversity of wildlife, and pe...
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This a scale indicating whether your soil is acid (low pH) or alkaline (high pH). Most soils fall between 4-8. Acid has the rankin...
Acid, Alkaline. | Pests
Aphids – They can damage a plant in their own right by sucking the plant’s sap and secreting sticky stuff which s...
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Grow your own veg
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If you want to grow your own vegetables or fruit, then the best time to get started is now.
Here you'll find useful tips and tricks to get the most out of your vegetable and fruit crops.
Whether you're a beginner at vegetable growing and just thinking about planting your first potato, or looking for advice on how to improve your existing vegetable crop, read on...
Want to get the most out of your home-grown vegetables? You need to put in a little hard (but enjoyable) work and some know-how...
There's plenty of help, advice and tips and tricks for success in growing vegetables.
Find out how to grow your own veg
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Getting Started
Planning
Gardens can be too small and you may not have enough time to grow every
vegetable you whould like.
Think carefully about which fruit and
vegetables to grow
Find out more about planning here
Position
Sunny, Shady, Windy - choosing the right position can make a huge difference to your yeald.
Find out more about planting position here
Soil Type
Light and Sandy, Heavy Clay...?
Find out more about soil types here
Soil Preparation
Manure, Compost, Leafmould, Composted Bark, Mushroom Compost.
Find out more about soil preparation here