balcony gardening, container gardening, Growing in pots, Lilies, scented plants

Lilies in Pots

One of the best ways to add scent and colour to you garden is by having summer flowering bulbs and the most majestic are the Lilies.

The great thing about growing Lilies this way is you can give them perfect conditions and they can be used to fill gaps in the flower borders by simply placing sinking the pots of lillies into the ground were you want instant effect

It also means that you can position them were there scent will be most  appreciated

 

 

You may like this Bulb lasagna film

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balcony gardening, container gardening, Greenhouse growing, mulches, no-dig gardening

10 Minute Gardener – Tomatoes No 4 – Planting Out

In my video I will show you my methods for planting out your tomatoes. I am going to run trials which I am sure you will want to follow, on tomatoes planted directly into soil and tomatoes planted in grow bags.

My video will give you advice on soil composition, watering, feeding and the different types of tomatoes that you can grow.

Let me have your questions if you don’t understand something or if you have your own personal recommendations – I would love to hear from you.

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Garlic, Wild Garlic

Wild Garlic Quiche

In this video I talk about food foraging for wild garlic this is a relative of the leek but with a very delicate garlic flavour. It is very versatile and interesting vegetable to use in the kitchen and one of my favorite ways is in a deep flan or quiche.

I would really love to hear your ideas for using this totally underrated vegetable

If you would more information on growing garlic I have compiled a resource post which contains all my films on garlic ,  just click the link below

Garlic resource

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Greenhouse growing, mulches, no-dig gardening

tools you need and tools you dont

Let’s be honest most tools are designed to catch the gardeners eye and open his wallet rather than make your life easier and, as someone who is susceptible to this (I mean who needs 7 spades!)  when you are starting a new garden or its your first the essentials are:

1   Spade i much prefer steel and the older ones were much better so try e bay or car boot sales

2   Fork same applies althrouge stainless can help here

3   Disregard both the above and get a spork from  Sneeboer Holand beautifully made nice long handle looks quirky but works brilliantly

4   Rake fine tines (there the prongy bits) second hand saves money

5   Trowel must have –  you plant with it and weed –  again my fave by Sneeboer Holland the hand trowel worth the money and the second most useful thing for your garden, the most useful obviously our Ten Minute Gardener tutorials!!!

6  Watering can – Haws make the best really fine rose – watering seedlings like gentle rain

7  Water butt saves money and better for plants especially in a greenhouse

 

This short list will get you started.   Obviously you will add to this but remember  more expensive doesn’t always equate to improved or better, e-bay and car boots can be a great source of fantastic tools.

 

 

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balcony gardening, container gardening

Growing Salad in Containers

In my video I will show you how easy it is to have fresh salad from your patio or deck and a simple trick to prevent slug damage without using chemicals.  I hope you enjoy the video – I would love to hear your own tips or experiences!

 

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