Pollinators: What Colours Attract Pollinators More?
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Pollinators: What Colours Attract Pollinators More?

ByNiki

Pollination is a process that every garden needs. It doesn’t matter if you grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruit, or anything in between, you won’t get very far without pollination! Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma. This is done by insects mostly but also by wind and other means. If…

Do Gardens Need Shade? 6 DIY Options For Overly Sunny Gardens
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Do Gardens Need Shade? 6 DIY Options For Overly Sunny Gardens

ByNiki

This year has seen one of the sunniest years on record. The UK has had a huge drought and hit 40C (104F) for the first time in living memory. While the idea of hanging out on a sunny beach sounds rather blissful on a drizzly day, it’s not been all sunshine and rose (sorry for…

Is Raising Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?
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Is Raising Chickens Cheaper Than Buying Eggs?

ByNiki

Inexpensive backyard chickens have been gaining popularity in recent years as people look for ways to save money on groceries, but is raising your own chickens really cheaper than buying eggs from the store? The cost of raising chickens and the cost of buying eggs can vary depending on a number of factors. However, in…

Blight: Can I Reuse Soil From Tomatoes With Blight?
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Blight: Can I Reuse Soil From Tomatoes With Blight?

ByNiki

Tomato blight is a fungal disease that can devastate a tomato crop. It is important to take measures to control the spread of the disease and to dispose of infected plants properly. Composting is a great way to dispose of infected plants and help control the spread of the disease. As a general rule, the…

Winter Strawberry Bliss: How to Grow Strawberries in a Cold Frame
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Winter Strawberry Bliss: How to Grow Strawberries in a Cold Frame

ByNiki

Here in the UK, we don’t have a lot of amazing sunshine, and when your favourite fruit in the world happens to be the Great British strawberry, that can be a big problem! I love strawberries, but I’ve never been particularly good at growing them. Last year, I rescued a few sad-looking strawberry plants from…

Worm Composting At Home: Is A Wormery Worth It?
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Worm Composting At Home: Is A Wormery Worth It?

ByNiki

We live in a small house with a very small garden. While we love using good quality compost, I don’t want to put a compost bin in our yard for food waste in case it invites rats and other rodents. What are our options? I’ve been looking into wormeries! A wormery is a worthwhile investment…

Is Rain Barrel Water Safe To Use On My Vegetable Garden?
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Is Rain Barrel Water Safe To Use On My Vegetable Garden?

ByNiki

Collecting rainwater in barrels or water butts is something that most gardeners do without thinking about it, but is this rainwater collected actually safe to use on your vegetable plot, and should you be giving any consideration to how you’re collecting water? I took a deep dive into this topic when it came up as…