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Use the herb bench…

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Echinacea pallida on the herb bench
We aim to keep the herb bench topped up all summer with the popular herbs – parsley, thyme, mint, basil, coriander and chives.  While you are there, have a look at what else is on offer… The VAT rules are complicated as some plants are both herbal/culinary and ornamental so...
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Reusing plastic pots

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We try hard not to waste plastic in the nursery. Some plug plants already come in returnable rays. The non-returnables get used and re-used on the nursery for our own propagating until they finally fall to bits. We are always happy to take back any pots and trays that come...
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Keep Watering

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We are in the middle of a heat wave and there is no rain in the forecast, so keep watering!  A good soak from time to time is better than frequent dribbles;  avoid using a fine spray nozzle as wetting the leaves is no good – you need to get...
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Vegetables and Salad

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Vegetables We will try and keep lettuce plants in stock until the autumn.  Even ‘cut-and-come-again’ types will run to seed eventually and need replacing. Runner beans are reaching the tops of their canes now. Keep pinching the tops out as this will encourage new growth from the base and avoid...
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