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The fine art of watering

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Getting moisture right to the roots is crucial During the long summer days (we hope are still on the way) our plants are working hard...

How to grow more beans with generous cropping

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Warm conditions will lead to bumper harvests You may succeed with earlier sowings of French and runner beans, but it becomes easier now summer is...

The positives to planting peas

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Peas are out of fashion but so easy to grow During a talk I’ll often ask for a show of hands of who grows this...

Top tips on how to grow corn

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Learn how to maximise the short growing season with Bob’s top advice In most older vegetable gardening books you’ll seldom find references to sweetcorn, nor...

How to grow squash and marrows

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Bob explains how to grow the size and variety that works for you Marrows have long been grown, but other than for super-sized specimens at...

Getting the timing right for tomatoes

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Bob explains the ins and outs of growing this most delicious fruit. It’s getting a little too late to sow tomatoes, as like most tender...
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