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March 2025: Pest Control – Insecticide & Fungicide Spraying

25th March 2025

Hi Folks,Another massive subject – so I’ll trim it down to the common pests and diseases that we all come across. PESTSLet’s identify the pests... Read more

Ramon’s Growing Tips – Factsheet Calendar

4th March 2025

Each month, our Addingham Garden expert, Ramon, shares his passion and expertise to help your gardens and allotments thrive like never before! Check out the... Read more

February 2025: Fertilisers Made Simple

5th February 2025

Way back in the mists of time, when I was a young man acquiring my first allotment, I soon became totally confused about fertilisers. In... Read more

January 2025: How I Grow My Dahlias

19th January 2025

Many people passing my allotment last year admired my dahlias. The most common comment was “How do you grow them like that?” Read on….. In... Read more

December 2024 Part II: Seeds to sow in Feb/March for first crops

21st December 2024

I have put this factsheet together, a little earlier than usual, to have it ready for the Christmas period. This leaves room for me to... Read more

December 2024: Seed Selection, Recommended Varieties, and Sourcing for Growing & Showing

30th November 2024

Cast your mind back to your teenage years. You’ve arranged to meet the latest love of your life under the railway station clock at 7... Read more

November 2024: Winter ground prep and ‘no dig’ process

1st November 2024

Winter Preparation My first winter preparation job—the most important one—is to check the shed for draughts, inspect the gutters for leaks and blockages, replace the... Read more

October 2024: Seeds to sow in Autumn

30th September 2024

Hi Folks. This is the first of a series of 12 monthly factsheets I will be putting together for your information or amusement. I do... Read more

Choose and plant Spring bulbs now for show success