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How to harvest & save seeds | Autumn seed saving
A guide to harvesting and saving seeds from your most treasured plants in autumn. Next spring, those little gems are the ticket to a flourishing garden once again!
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Sowing success | Autumn seed sowing tips
Learn how to sow hardy annuals in autumn with key tips on spacing, direct sowing vs. seed trays, and the best methods for growing sweet peas, sugar snaps and snow peas.
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Autumn seed sowing guide | Vegetables & flowers to sow in autumn
Seed sowing is one of the most important jobs in the autumn garden. It’s time to sow winter vegetables and hardy annual flowers. This autumn seed sowing guide outlines what to sow in your autumn garden and the methods you can use to guarantee successful germination.
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Mid-spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks
Mid-spring gardening tips — How-to guides for climbing plants, pricking out and potting on seedlings, and replanting self-seeded seedlings. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.
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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 | 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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Early winter gardening tips | Planting bulbs, dividing perennials & seed saving
Early June garden tips from Rachel Gray of Gray Floral Nursery & Garden Centre.
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