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Lee Senior

Lee Senior is an experienced horticultural writer, RHS Yorkshire in Bloom judge and horticultural consultant. He has also had an allotment for over 30 years, obtained after attending Horticultural College and publishes tips at his Instagram page @lee_senior_gardening. “My gardening hero is Geoff Hamilton” says Lee. “It was Geoff who convinced me that you didn’t have to spray everything that moved in the garden. Small-scale food growing is my passion. Nothing beats the flavour and satisfaction of growing your own food. You simply cannot buy the same quality and freshness. Everyone can have a go at growing something, no matter where they live and it is great to see how growing food in containers is taking off now.” When he's not writing for the gardening press, Lee leads a team, sustainably managing a five acre garden in the North of England. Lee’s website is: https://allotmentsandgreenspaces.wordpress.com. You can email him directly at: allotmentsguru@gmail.com.
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How to grow parsnips

Parsnip seeds are best sown in spring, directly into the soil where you want them to grow. Provided you use fresh seeds each year, they’re easy to grow and …

January 3, 2025Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow French beans

Here we take a look at how to grow French beans. Experienced allotment grower, Lee Senior, shares expert advice on growing French beans from seeds.

December 16, 2024Vegetable Growing Read more
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How to grow Brussels sprouts

Here we take a look at how to grow Brussels sprouts. Experienced allotment grower, Lee Senior, shares expert advice on growing Brussels sprouts from seeds.

November 28, 2024Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow leeks

Leeks are easy to grow from seed, and provide a versatile crop that can be braised, roasted, grilled, steamed, sautéed, stir-fried or added to soups and …

October 28, 2024General, Suttons Seeds Blog, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow kale

Kale is a versatile, nutrient-packed vegetable that’s often called a superfood. We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his advice on growing …

September 30, 2024Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow cauliflower

Some people believe that cauliflowers are tricky to grow but, provided you plant them in the right spot and keep them well-watered, you should get a healthy …

August 22, 2024Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow beetroot

Beetroot is easy to grow from seed, doesn’t take up lots of space and matures quickly, making it a great catch-crop or gap-filler. You can even grow beetroot …

July 26, 2024Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow sweet peppers

We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his advice on growing sweet peppers at home. Here are his top tips.

June 19, 2024Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow carrots

We asked experienced allotment grower Lee Senior for his top tips on how to grow long straight carrots while deterring the dreaded pest - carrot fly. Here’s …

May 23, 2024Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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How to grow broad beans

We asked experienced allotmenteer Lee Senior for his best broad bean advice. Here are his top tips.

May 8, 2024Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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