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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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Euvue gardening expert Paul Travis-Anderson pictured at Ouston Primary School showing pupils how to plant runner beans and utilise old plastic bottles to help the growing proceedure (L-R) Paul with Jessica Black (5),Holly Reeve (6) Ben Findlay (6) and Ben Potts from reception and year one class. Mother Nature’s
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“I want to turn part of my garden over to growing vegetables. Will they be okay to grow near mature yew trees? I have heard they are poisonous.” A Spencer. Morpeth Listen to Paul’s reply below… 
French beans NOW IS THE time to plant climbing French beans. Before you start sowing, put up your cane supports at a height of 2metres. These need to be 20cm (8ins) apart in the rows and between the rows. From the beginning of May sow seeds directly in to the ground or in
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Paul sows carrot seeds CARROTS CAN BE sown outdoors directly in to a moist, well cultivated and riddled soil. A riddle is a garden sieve which will remove all debris and stones from the area – these are available from any good garden centre, and are a vital tool when sowing many varieties of
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Grow your own potatoes You do not need a vegetable patch to grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs. Many of these plants can be grown in small plots, raised beds or containers, taking up very little space in your garden. Many benefits can be reaped from growing your own food – nutritious and organic produce,
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