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Potted Petunias

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We have noticed some potted petunias in the supermarkets. Good quality and not overly expensive but do not be fooled into thinking they are the same as the potted petunias from cuttings that we offer, They are almost certainly from seed and will not give the same performance in a...
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Vegetable notes

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Many customers seem to be trying vegetable growing for the first time. Apologies to all of you seasoned and experienced gardeners but could we remind you that now is the time to plant your winter greens?  Sprouts, Purple Sprouting Broccoli and winter cabbage go in now. Kale in a week...
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A bit about Box plants

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Euonymus-Green-Spire
Clipped Box has been popular in British gardens for centuries-but it is under attack. Box blight has been with us for some years now. The best defence is to keep the plants healthy and vigorous. Foliar feed seems to work especially well. Also, be careful- we have had reports that...
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