In long, narrow halls where space is at a premium choose compact plants with impact. The choice of display areas is lofted, so use them imaginatively.Centre stage on a narrow console against the wall is perfect for foliage affairs, such as asparagus fern , or plants that will bear small but gorgeous flowers or fruits, Read More… »
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» The Plants Lighting To Our Garden
Lighting in the garden can be magical, highlighting the best features and making them spring to life. Being unaware of the light source will often make the scheme even more effective: the darkness and the shadows are just as important as the light. There are different types of lighting, the main ones being uplighting, downlighting, Read More… »
» So Many House Plant Fertilizers
Although there may appear to be an abundance of fertilizers on the market, it is surprising how similar most of them are. It is the way in which they are used that tends to vary most.The three main elements essential for healthy plant growth are nitrogen (N), phosphates (P) and potassium (K), which are always Read More… »
» Organic To Bush Fruit Introduction
This chapter covers the organic cultivation of the most popular bush f currently grown in the UK: blackcurrants (and jostaberries); redcurr and whitecurrants; gooseberries (and worcesterberries); and blueberr Small-scale bush fruit growing can fit in well with most mixed-produc schedules. Many organic growers choose to grow a small quantity of I fruit as a useful Read More… »
» Encouraging Beneficial Organic Furit
Beneficial insects play an important role as predators and parasites of crop pests. By attracting a wide range of insects into the area, predatory species including parasitic wasps, carabid or ground beetles, anthocorid bugs, mind bugs, lacewings, ladybirds, spiders, syrphid flies, dance flies, dagger flies and predatory mites can help to reduce explosions of insect Read More… »
» Habitat Management Organic Fruit
One of the key principles of organic farming is the enhancement and maintenance of a species-rich biodiversity. Providing a haven for wild flowers, insects, birds and mammals will ensure that many beneficial species can thrive on the holding and help to provide a first line of defence against crop pests. If possible, 10 per cent Read More… »
» Cane Fruits Organic
Raspberries do not tolerate competition from weeds, but blackberries and hybrid berries have a lower sensitivity to weed competition and established plants of strong-growing varieties can tolerate weed growth without too many problems. However, although weed control during establishment of cane fruit plantations is critical since prolonged weed competition can result in poor establishment and Read More… »
» Conversion To Organic Fruit Production
Conversion is the process of changing the management of a farm to comply with the requirements of the organic standards. The changes can involve the withdrawal of inputs and the building of soil fertility, but the biggest challenge can sometimes be ‘converting the space between the ears’. Once the decision has been taken to convert Read More… »
» The goddess Calypso Flowers
The goddess Calypso could well be flattered by having this rare and exquisite member of the Orchid family named after her. The orchid Calypso, or Fairy Slipper, is distinctly a cold-climate plant, found in cool mossy woods and cedar swamps from Labrador to the Aleutian Islands and from Maine to Montana and New Mexico, as Read More… »
» The Origins of Gardening
Watering Watering is another routine job that needs to be done regularly. Choosing drought-tolerant plants is sensible, but even they need regular thorough watering when first planted until they are established. Mulching can help cut down on watering. Apply a mulch when the soil is already moist and it will help keep moisture in. If Read More… »