Landy on August 19th, 2011

Foxgloves (Digitalis purpurea) are normally sown by taking seed from the plants growing in your garden. Wait until late July when the seed is black and rattle in the seed pod. You can then simply scatter the around your garden and young plants will develop by the autumn. Your may need to reduce the number [...]

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Landy on August 6th, 2011

The home-built compost heap is often the best and if constructed correctly in the first instance can provide a long-term, easy-to-manage environment for successful composting. The following method has been used by gardeners for many years and I have found it very reliable. It can be adjusted to suit your own garden. The size and [...]

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