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The weather and RHS Hardiness Ratings

Posted in: RHS | April 28, 2023 at 07:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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The weather has been unusually gloomy, and the poor light has resulted in some of the spring-sown crops being a week or so later than usual. They will quickly catch up as soon as we get some sun. We are getting some warm days but don’t be fooled: It may...

Kale

Posted in: Vegetables | April 27, 2023 at 08:37 , by Downside Nurseries

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Frances Tophill mentioned perennial kale (Cottagers’ kale & Taunton Deane kale) on Gardeners’ World – a staple of her vegetable garden. We still have a few cuttings. It is a sterile hybrid, so never runs to seed and can be harvested all year round. The curly kale and Russian kale...

Growing your own

Posted in: Grow your Own | April 15, 2023 at 14:18 , by Downside Nurseries

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According to the trade press, up to 10% of commercial greenhouses are not being cropped this season due to high fuel costs and a shortage of labour. This means it is an excellent time to grow your own. Our vegetable plants offer good value. We choose only the best varieties...

Tomatoes

Posted in: News, Newsletter, Tomatoes | April 15, 2023 at 14:09 , by Downside Nurseries

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published 7th April 2023 The first batch of tomatoes is potted up and ready for those of you who have frost protection. A small garden greenhouse will not keep out much frost so, in an emergency, fleece or even a layer of newspaper may save the day. There is no...

Magnolias

Posted in: Trees, Trees - Ornamental | April 11, 2023 at 14:30 , by Downside Nurseries

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There are some magnificent Magnolia soulangiana in bloom in gardens at the moment. If you have Magnolia envy, we still have a good range of varieties including the relatively new Magnolia laevifolia Fairy series: Fairy Blush, Fairy White and Fairy Cream. These have proved to be very successful and are a...

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