How to stake a Tomato plant
Tomato plants are naturally a sprawling vine, which would grow across the ground unless you train them onto a support. Tomatoes come in two plant types called Determinate and Indeterminate.
Tomato plants are naturally a sprawling vine, which would grow across the ground unless you train them onto a support. Tomatoes come in two plant types called Determinate and Indeterminate.
Growing Rhubarb will provide you your own source of one of the most delicious vegetables around. Rhubarb is often thought of as a fruit but in fact it is a vegetable. It is a very hardy plant that can tolerate frosts and wind and is relatively pest and disease free....
When planting strawberry plants, there are several things that are important to produce a great crop. One of the most important tasks is managing runners and removing them from your strawberry plant. Managing Strawberry Runners Most strawberries produce runners, which are simply a type of stem that run across the...
Growing Potatoes in Canterbury. Chitting your potatoes is simply another way of saying sprouting them. Lay out your potatoes in a dry and airy place, out of direct sunlight but with indirect light. Avoid putting them in a dark cupboard as this will produce weak sprouts that break easily. It...
Garlic is one of easiest crops to grow, and it takes up a relatively small area in the garden. It has traditionally been planted on the shortest day and harvested on the longest but can be planted in May as well. It has many health giving properties and is used...
Herbs can add greenery and colour to pots and garden beds while providing useful and delicious foliage for your meals and potions. Here's our guide on how to grow herbs successfully. Growing Herbs Guide
There's nothing more rewarding than growing your own greenery from a tiny seed. Here's our guide on how to raise seeds and give them a healthiest start. Raising Seeds Guide