Monday, 29 December 2014

LOOK BACK OVER THE YEAR

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LOOK BACK OVER THE YEAR Every year has its own stories to tell, and they are never the same. No matter what skill level we possess ...
Monday, 22 December 2014

FESTIVE THOUGHTS

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FESTIVE THOUGHTS Winter has truly arrived with snow frost and the December gales, but this year my new greenhouse is much stronger ...
Monday, 15 December 2014

PREPARE FOR WINTER

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PREPARE FOR WINTER A lot of people are under the impression that, as the days get shorter and colder with frequent frosty mornings,...
Wednesday, 10 December 2014

PLANT SOME SHRUBS

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PLANT SOME SHRUBS Garden shrubs are just as essential to the landscape as is a lawn, trees, patio and paths. Everyone who has a gar...
Monday, 1 December 2014

A COLD DAY ON THE PLOT

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A COLD DAY ON THE PLOT As autumn gives way to early winter we expect to find a few frosty mornings and maybe even the threat of som...
Monday, 24 November 2014

NOVEMBER FLOWERS FOR THE HOME AND GARDEN

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NOVEMBER FLOWERS FOR THE HOME AND GARDEN The summer is but a distant memory and we watch weather forecasts for the first signs of s...
Monday, 17 November 2014

REVIEW OF SCOTTISH EXOTICS

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REVIEW OF SCOTTISH EXOTICS Creating an attractive garden with flowers all year round and almost self sufficient in fruit and vegeta...
Sunday, 9 November 2014

NOW FOR SOMETHING BLUE

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NOW FOR SOMETHING BLUE Gardeners throughout history have always had a fascination for blue flowers. It is both the beauty of a pure...
Monday, 3 November 2014

ONE SEASON ENDS AND ANOTHER BEGINS

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ONE SEASON ENDS AND ANOTHER BEGINS Snow has arrived in Scotland, frost threatens so we assume the summer flowers will be finished. ...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014

PUMPKINS

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PUMPKINS I first grew pumpkins about thirty years ago on my allotment in Darlington. I thought it a good idea to encourage my young...