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September Gardener 2016

September is the month in the Northern hemisphere when glorious autumn colours develop, a reward for gardeners after months of hard work....

October Gardener 2015

The October gardener has to sadly contend with the closing of the season but must also be able to maintain a positive approach to the...

July Gardener 2015

July 15 gardener Summer officially commenced on June 21st and let’s hope some decent weather does as well! There are many jobs to do but...

March Gardener 2015

Lift off to Spring March can be one of the most exciting of the months, allowing us to at last get back into the garden and be so very...

October Gardener 2014

October Garden As temperatures sadly start dropping away, and nights draw in, there is a likelihood of first frosts so do take action to...

July Gardener 2014

Summer’s here! Jobs to be done in July: Hotter conditions invite pests and diseases into the greenhouse. Ensure good ventilation and damp...

April Gardener 2014

At last April’s arrival, with longer, lighter days and a continuing improvement in the weather, brings with it a grand and exciting...