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Why we can’t get enough of our new vegetable tables

December 2, 2012
Author: Harriet

Our buyers here at Eden are delighted with our new raised vegetable tables having re-sourced them from the most ethical sawmill they could find. Since our horticulture team planted the vegetable table here at Eden with an array of chillies, it’s been admired by visitors asking where they can find their own. So now we’ve [...]

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10 tips for gardeners in June from the Eden Project

June 3, 2012
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in June from the Eden Project video 1. When watering, new plantings and containers should take priority but fruit, veg and the lawn may also need water. Water the plant and not the bare soil to keep weeds in check. 2. Sow biennial plants, such as foxgloves, sweet William, honesty, verbascum, Iceland poppy, [...]

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10 tips for gardeners in May from the Eden Project

May 2, 2012
Author: Tom

Video: 10 tips for gardeners in May from the Eden Project Harvest rhubarb to eat. Now the frosts have passed, plant out bedding plants. Remove weeds by hand, or perhaps with a hoe. Protect strawberry plants from rain splashing up against them by surrounding them with straw. Put in supports, such as cane wig-wams or [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in April

April 6, 2012
Author: Tom

Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in April video Set up a water butt to collect April showers: perfect to water the garden during the long, hot summer ahead! Leave daffodils after flowering for at least six weeks before cutting off to allow them to build reserves for next year’s flowering. Harvest asparagus Watch out [...]

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How to grow potatoes, carrots and peas

April 2, 2012
Author: Hannah

If spring has put you in the mood to get gardening, why not try and grow your own vegetables this year? This short video from the Eden Project gardening team should give you the inspiration and know-how to grow easy things in containers such as potatoes, carrots and sugar snap peas. The good news is [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in March

March 2, 2012
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in March from the Eden Project video 1. Make your own modules to sow indoors with tomatoes, peppers, salads. Place on a sunny windowsill and label with the date. 2. It’s time to plant ‘early potatoes’- plant them at a trowel’s depth. 3. Outdoors try risk-free hardy veg and annuals that [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in February

February 2, 2012
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in February from the Eden Project video If you haven’t got a greenhouse (or a Biome!), use a cold frame to get things growing in fluctuating spring temperatures. While it’s still quiet in the garden take the opportunity to do any hard landscaping work. Plan ahead and order your tender summer [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in January

January 6, 2012
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in January from the Eden Project video 1. It’s time to prepare for growing in the year ahead: clean and sharpen your tools and, if necessary, replace tools. 2. Dust and scrub your pots, trays and labels. 3. Check you have enough of the seeds you intend to sow and that [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in December

December 13, 2011
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in December from the Eden Project video 1. Harvest your kale, leeks, cabbages and chard. 2. Prune soft fruit. 3. Go careful when watering protected plants by doing it in the morning to ensure the plants are dry before cool night temperatures. 4. If you’ve got any veg that needs eating, check [...]

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Eden Project’s 10 tips for gardeners in November

November 3, 2011
Author: Tom

10 tips for gardeners in November from the Eden Project video 1. November is the traditional time to plant deciduous trees and shrubs. 2. Prune and/or train deciduous trees to keep them growing in the desired direction. 3. Mulch bare vegetable areas to prevent winter rain from washing nutrients out of the soil. You should also mulch [...]

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