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New & Exclusive Flower Seeds 2010/2011
Posted on June 10, 2010 | No CommentsPlant Me Now stock a full range of flower seeds from Mr Fothergill’s, which is still a family run company based in Suffolk UK. The 2010 – 2011 seed range includes 74 new varieties this season of which 28 are exclusive! The new seeds will... -
How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms
Posted on June 3, 2010 | No CommentsAsian style cuisine is on the rise in the UK and many people like to cook using authentic oriental ingredients. Shiitake mushrooms have a meaty or smokey flavour and their firm texture makes them popular in dishes like stir-fries, soups and gravy. Follow this simple... -
How To Breakup Clay Soil
Posted on April 30, 2010 | No CommentsAnyone who suffers with clay soil knows how difficult it is to work with and how much harder it is for plants to flourish. Clay soils are more compact and contain more minerals which bind the soil together making it difficult for oxygen, water and... -
New Dahlia Varieties for 2010
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsDahlias remain ever popular with gardeners, they are easy to grow and will give a vibrant and exotic looking display to your beds and borders all summer. For 2010 we have eight new varieties available. Big Brother A beautiful rich yellow dahlia with a dinner... -
How to Grow Begonias – For Lasting Colour
Posted on January 23, 2010 | 1 CommentBegonias grown from tubers produce great sturdy plants. To get the most out of your begonia, start growing them in March. Begonia tubers product long lasting flowers from June to November when planted and grown well, here’s how to do it: In March, using either... -
How To Plant Dahlia Tubers
Posted on January 21, 2010 | No CommentsDahlia tubers are available in many eye catching colours and exotic shapes to give you a spectacular show of colour in borders,beds or even containers. They have long been a favourite with gardeners as they are hardy and low maintenance. Always plant your dahlia tubers in... -
Gardening the Sprouting Way
Posted on September 12, 2009 | 1 CommentWhen you were younger did you try to grow mustard and cress seeds on soggy pieces of blotting paper and then end up throwing them away because you didn’t fancy eating the end result? Well the good news is that this method of growing seeds... -
How to Grow Tomatoes Outdoors
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsTomatoes are a kitchen favourite and many of us have attempted to or have successfully managed to grow our very own tomatoes at home. Tomatoes are however, not the easiest fruits to grow and become even more complex if we choose to grow them outdoors.... -
How to Grow Tomatoes in the Greenhouse
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsTomatoes are a hugely popular fruit that can commonly be found in greenhouses across the UK throughout the summer months. Whilst some gardeners prefer to grow their tomatoes outside, for others it is much easier to ensure they have fruit from June through to October... -
Garden Plants in Profile: Lilies (Lilium)
Posted on September 12, 2009 | No CommentsLilium or Lilies as they are more commonly known are a genus of herbaceous flowering plants that are commonly grown by gardeners from bulbs. It is estimated that there are around 110 different species within the genus or lily family known as the Liliaceae. The...
