Growing beetroot
Freshly picked beetroot are wonderfully tender with a delicious earthy taste. Best of all, they are really easy to grow from seed. Follow our guide for the perfect crop. Prepare soil for sowing by digging. Remove weeds, large stones and rake to ... [... more]
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Beta vulgaris 'Charlotte'
An attractive plant for the vegetable patch or potager, producing bright red stems and large, red-veined leaves. It tastes delicious when the fresh leaves are eaten young in a salad. Swiss chard is easy to grow from seed and makes a colourful ... [... more]
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Dahlia 'Bishop's Children'
An unusual mix of dahlias in a range of striking colours, which are complemented by rich, dark purple foliage. They are easy to grow from seed and will put on a good show throughout the summer months if planted in a sunny spot with rich soil. ... [... more]
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Helianthus annuus 'Infrared'
Sunflowers are great plants for the beginner, as they are easy to grow from seed and put on a good show right through the summer. 'Infrared' produces flowers in an attractive range of red bicolours which are guaranteed to add warmth to any ... [... more]
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Propagate Lavender By Layering
Lavender is very easy to propagate from cuttings. You can also grow from seed but it will not come true to type. Layering is also an option. There are three methods of propagation. By cuttings, seed and layering. Cuttings are the easiest method ... [... more]
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