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Posted on February 22, 2013 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Fruits, flowers and vegetables grown in the garden can easily be made into delicious wines. By following simple modern methods, it is possible to guarantee success and to produce wines that are better in colour, flavour and texture than ever … Continue reading →

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VACCINUM

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

(D = deciduous leaf losing and E = evergreen) These belong to the same lime-hating family as the heaths and lings, and are among the few shrubs that thrive in boggy soils provided they are peaty. They bear edible berries … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Coral Short

Strawberries are easy to grow, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! I guarantee you that your strawberries will taste 10 times better than anything bought in store as they ripen on their stems in the goodness of our sun.  Don’t … Continue reading →

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Herbs to Grow Indoors

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Many edible plants can be grown indoors. Herbs and other edible plants make attractive additions to a windowsill and are often pleasantly scented. Growing edible plants indoors also means that they are close at hand when they are needed for … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Flageolet and Haricot Beans

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Flageolet Beans Prepare the ground, sow the seed and grow exactly as you would when growing French beans; harvest while the beans in the pods are green. RECOMMENDED VARIETIES: Granda, plants grow 1-1/2 feet high and crop more heavily than … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Curding Broccoli

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

This is sometimes known as winter cauliflower. The curds are generally a little coarser than the true summer cauliflower. Many seedsmen’s catalogues list winter cauliflowers in the following groups: Autumn, Winter, Spring, Late Spring, and Early Summer. Broccoli produces curds … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Egg Plants or Aubergines

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Start the plants by sowing the seed about the middle of February in the greenhouse, at a temperature of 60° F. (16° C). Sow three seeds 3/4 in. deep in the centre of a 3-in. pot firmly filled with Eclipse … Continue reading →

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How to Grow Spinach Beet

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

Spinach beet is a leaf crop which stands well throughout the winter, and yields for many months. It is also known as edible-leaved beet or perpetual spinach. The flavour is very similar to that of the annual spinach. SOIL PREPARATION … Continue reading →

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How to Grow the Best Watercress

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

How to Grow the Best Watercress Although grown in shallow water, watercress will often crop well in trenches or troughs which can be kept moist. A shady spot should be used if possible. SOIL PREPARATION Fork plenty of fine organic … Continue reading →

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How to Exhibit Vegetables for Competition

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Dave Pinkney from Gardening Info Zone

In the vegetables section, merit depends on condition, size, uniformity and freedom from disease or pest. Condition covers cleanliness, freshness, tenderness, and absence of coarseness and blemishes. The size of the vegetables may be somewhat larger than that normally seen … Continue reading →

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