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Like a carpenter would get the best tools for his trade it is essential that when working in the garden you treat yourself
[...click on headline to read full story]  Things to do in the garden in February
Lawns The lawn care season starts this month. If the conditions are mild and the temperature starts to rise above freezing, worm casts will start to appear. These should be brushed away using a firm brush or a besom broom when the conditions are dry enough. In mild conditions the grass
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As the temperatures change and we head into the winter months let’s not forget about our feathered friends who ‘tweet’. They grace us with their presence through the spring and summer months and add an extra brightness to our gardens so why should we forget
[...click on headline to read full story] Grow Your Own If you have a vegetable patch or an allotment and you are planning to grow cabbages, sprouts, broccoli, cauliflowers or any other brassicas, you may need to lime the area to raise the alkalinity as these vegetable do better in alkaline soil. Before doing this I would recommend that you check the PH level of the soil (this is its acidity or alkalinity) with a soil testing kit, available
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The new gardening season has got off to a flying start for youngsters at a Chester-le-Street school thanks to a little help from euvue’s Paul Travis-Anderson. Our North East Gardener columnist joined pupils at South Pelaw Infant School to prepare for Spring by planting crocuses and daffodils and preparing the
[...click on headline to read full story] This simple bird feeder will attract blackbirds and thrushes amongst other birds, offering a vital food source during autumn and winter. Over the next few weeks I will be recommending feeds and plants that will attract a host of birds, bringing your garden alive and turning it in to a bird haven. Remember, attracting birds to the garden not only will give you hours of pleasure and enjoyment, but those birds will also
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Paul Travis-Anderson with guests at Ovingham village hall. What more could we ask for? A perfect summer’s evening, a charming village hall and a great audience to launch our first euvue North East Gardener Road Show. I certainly learnt a few things about gardening from Paul – not to buy
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Marking a real back to basics trend, the survey also shows that Britain’s gardeners like traditional plants and garden styles, use a whacky variety of recycled
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Tomatoes – Picture courtesy of "Fir0002/Flagstaffotos" distributed under the GNU Free Documentation License There are some fantastic low growing bush varieties, which make growing tomatoes outdoors easier because they require little or no support; and no trimming or stopping (nipping out the growing tips). The fruits often grow close to the ground, so to prevent the fruits
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Zucchini courgettes Now is the time to plant courgettes. You can sow seeds directly in to the ground or in containers outside, in a sunny spot with protection from strong winds. The soil or compost should be well drained and rich in humus, and if grown in pots or containers I would recommend using an organic compost,
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