Blackcurrants, Fourberries and Jostaberries Growing Guide
Site and Preparation Blackcurrants prefer a well drained, fertile soil, in a sunny position which is sheltered from cold winds (Do not plant in ‘frost …
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Site and Preparation Blackcurrants prefer a well drained, fertile soil, in a sunny position which is sheltered from cold winds (Do not plant in ‘frost …
Blackberries grow best in a well drained, fertile soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. They can even be planted against a north facing wall or fence …
Whether you're sowing fruit and vegetables this year or planning for next, our user-friendly gardening charts provide a month by month view of sowing, …
Apple trees originated in the Middle East over 4,000 years ago and have been cultivated in the UK since roman times. So why have we only been celebrating Apple …
Many of us are enjoying a mild and dry start to the autumn. According to the Met Office the beginning of September was the driest for 50 years and temperatures …
The sense of loss caused by the end of the asparagus season is eased by the arrival of the first British strawberries. Trying to eat seasonally means I avoid …
Ideal for fruit or flower garden the magnificent Fourberry is special in four important ways: – Pretty yellow flowers in April/May – Delicate scent …
Fig rust is a fairly common fig tree disease. It attacks the leaves and shows up as light orange spots which increase in size and spread to other leaves as the …
Returning from only one week away I’ve found that the garden has turned into a jungle. On the down-side some of the weeds are making a take-over bid, the …
Lubera is a Swiss nursery owned by Markus Kobelt and his wife Magda. The couple may have developed the company into what it is today, but it is a business that …