How and when to dig & divide dahlia tubers
Early spring is an ideal time to dig up and divide your dahlia tubers in preparation for the next growing season.
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Early spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks
Early spring gardening tips — How-to guides for feeding soil, cutting back perennials, sowing flowers for summer, and planting & staking fruit trees. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.
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How to | Direct sow carrots in spring
Carrots are a crop that can be tricky to germinate - so here are some key tips to help you prepare your spring garden.
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Sowing summer veggies & protecting seedling transplants | End of winter gardening
Tips on sowing your summer vegetables and protecting seedling transplants at the end of winter and early spring.
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How to sow perennial seeds in milk bottles
This process is ideal for seeds that require cold stratification to germinate. The milk bottles act like a mini greenhouse, allowing light in and protection from the weather - but subjects the seeds to freezing temperatures too.
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How to improve & prepare your soil for planting
A guide to understanding and improving your soil for the best health and vitality of your plants.
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Salvias | The ultimate guide to growing salvia plants
Everything you need to know about salvias — how to grow and care for them, how to propagate, different salvia types, and their varied blooming times.
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How to | Multisow beetroot
Beetroot is a hardy vegetable and a crop that can grow year-round. By sowing a little often, you have a constant supply.
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The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter
Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.
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How to | Sow seeds in winter
Sowing seed is still possible throughout the winter, but to ensure success you'll need to adjust your sowing method. Here's how...
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Preparing dahlias for winter | A guide to digging & storing dahlia tubers
Lifting and storing dahlias can be a daunting task especially if you have amassed a collection over the years. Here's the when, why and how of lifting your dahlia tubers...
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