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Jane Westoby
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Winter’s Green Beginnings - Seeds to Sow This December
In the UK December is a great time to sow a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to get ahead of the season. Some can be sown directly int
Jane Westoby
3 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Seed Stratification
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious process that some seeds require before they can germinate successfully?
Jane Westoby
5 min read
Understanding & Preventing Tomato Blight
One of the most feared diseases among gardeners and commercial growers alike. It can decimate a crop in a short time.
Jane Westoby
2 min read
Unlocking the Power of the Equinox: Why Timing Matters for Gardeners and Seed Sowing
It is such a crucial date in the gardening calendar for zones which are not very close to the equator - the UK is a classic example and gard
Jane Westoby
8 min read
Seed Sowing for Beginners
To many there is a mysterious world out there where little fairies plant seeds on the right day of the year, by moonlight, chanting songs, w
Jane Westoby
7 min read
Seedling Success - Top tips from a flower farmer
Let's start by saying that nothing is for sure, but given the right conditions seeds will grow.
Jane Westoby
2 min read
Home Made Fertilizer - Afternoon Snacks with Nettle Tea
My primary natural fertilizer is farmyard manure, I usually apply this in spring time but after a couple of months some of the nutrients...
Jane Westoby
3 min read
Good Soil Nutrition
In the world of gardening, the key to gorgeous blooms and healthy plants lies beneath the surface – in the soil. Just like we need proper...
Jane Westoby
2 min read
Quick Compost in just 6 weeks
Waiting for compost is seriously laborious but of you can put in a little more effort you will be rewarded. Cold composting with minimal...
Jane Westoby
2 min read
Secrets to making great compost
Gardeners up and down the country are all dreaming of one thing - piles of rich crumbly "black gold". You can of course buy it in but...
Jane Westoby
2 min read
When Bambi Comes to Dinner - Dealing with Wildlife in the Garden
There's nothing quite like the tranquility of a garden, where lush greenery and vibrant blooms create a peaceful sanctuary. But what...
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