Summer pruning focuses on enhancing fruit production by encouraging your tree to concentrate its energy on developing fruit buds close to the stem. This method contrasts with winter pruning, which is more about shaping and structuring the tree.
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Pruning Tomato Plants: A Complete Guide for Beginners
Comments are DisabledHave you ever found yourself completely confused about how to prune your tomato plants? Well, you’re not alone! When I first started gardening, terms like “truss” and “sucker” left me scratching my head. I was terrified I’d prune the wrong part of the plant and end up with no tomatoes. […]
Growing tomatoes outdoors in Scotland
Comments are DisabledMost tomato growers in Scotland grow theirs in their greenhouses because to be honest, our weather is unreliable in the spring and summer months and not always as warm as we’d like in early autumn. Which means, for warm weather crops like tomatoes, we can see poor harvests as tomatoes […]
Sow and Grow in January
Comments are DisabledJanuary always seems to be a busy month of sowing on social media, but in truth, you don’t HAVE to start your seeds yet. The reason so many people do is simply because they can and can therefore steal a little bit of time back from Mother Nature.
A great example of this is peppers and chillies. Two warm crops that need long sunny seasons to produce at their best, with chillies, some varieties are notoriously difficult to germinate or can take weeks. So an early start gives you time for a second sowing should you need it.
The easy no fear way to sharpen garden pruners
Comments are DisabledIt’s time to inject some life back into those garden tools, the easy way! First things first, you absolutely don’t need to sharpen, clean or oil your garden tools. However, if you do, they will last longer, work better and you will save money because you won’t need to replace […]
Deep cleaning a greenhouse
Comments are DisabledAs we gear up for winter, it’s time to address a critical task that should be at the top of every gardener’s to-do list: cleaning the greenhouse. This is usually a job I leave until January, but this year I’m getting it done a bit early as it’s been a […]
Building a multi-level, wooden, corner planter
Comments are DisabledWe’ve spent a couple of weeks building a new planter for the garden, it’s multi-leveled and modular. In other words, three separate parts make up the planter allowing us to change the shape to suit. But for now, it’s a corner as we designed it and built it specifically for […]
Spring bulbs for amazing colour, get planting
Comments are DisabledBelieve it or not, spring is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to get those bulbs in the ground for a vibrant and colourful garden. If you’re a new gardener, don’t fret; we’ve got your back! Let’s walk through the ins and outs […]
My tips so you can grow BIGGER garlic
Comments are DisabledIt’s that time of year so let’s talk about planting garlic. Garlic 101: A Quick Introduction Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a staple in the kitchen but also an excellent addition to your garden and super easy to grow. When it comes to planting garlic, there are a few […]
Saving Seeds from Your Tomatoes and Bell Peppers
Comments are DisabledLet’s save seeds from this year’s tomatoes and bell peppers so that you don’t need to spend vital pennies on new seeds! Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a newbie, it’s easy to do, and we’ll break down the seed-saving process into simple steps that even a 12-year-old can master. […]
