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Very young seedlings

Growing super seeds

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Our top 5 tips for growing super successful seeds It’s obvious – but follow all the instructions on your seed packet Start your seeds in a small pot… you could recycle old egg cartons, which can be planted straight into the ground. If possible your seeds would LOVE to be planted in some nice seed […]

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Cress in a plastic tray

Growing vegetables

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Growing vegetables is fun, exciting and delicious! It’s also quite easy and you don’t even need a garden to do it. Here are some tips for growing four common vegetables and everyone’s favourite garden giant – the sunflower. Download these tips to keep at hand when you start your planting. Cress Cress, is one of […]

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Ripe strawberries

Window sill strawberries

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If you live in an apartment, flat or somewhere with no access to outdoor space, a hanging basket or window box could be an excellent way to bring the garden to your window sill. Strawberries are an easy plant to grow and can be grown almost anywhere. Strawberries can be planted all through the year, […]

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A watering can

Watering plants

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Watch your plants shoot up in size by giving them a good watering. Just like us, plants need water regularly to stay healthy and to grow. But while you’re watering, remember the environment and try not to waste too much water. Follow the guidelines below to make sure you give your plants the right amount. […]

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Grow broad beans

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How do I plant broad beans? Plant seeds about 5cm deep. Plant the next seed about 30cm away. Keep rows 60cm apart. Download a reminder sheet all about broad beans How do I look after broad beans? Water the seeds and make sure the ground stays damp until the seedlings appear. It usually takes 10 to 20 days for […]

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