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Companion Planting a beginners Guide. When it comes to arranging our vegetable gardens we have a tendency to lump all plants of the same type together in beds, a practice known as monoculture. Gardening just seems easier when things are organized like that, but it may not actually be the …

Growing Vegetables in Shady Spots The weed infested plot near the compost heap, the bit behind the shed you left to pasture, that odd corner where you slung the third water butt. Shady spots! Our gardens are full of them. But what can we do? It is tempting to want …

The Beginner’s Guide To Growing Carrots Second only to the potato, the carrot is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. For gardeners, the carrot is by far the most diverse and simple root vegetable to grow. Even those without a green thumb can manage to reap a …