Gardeners Diary

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7 Dec 2020
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Plant Fertilising - The Ins & Outs of Feeding Plants

When we see a home lush with indoor plants, a beautiful garden full of flowers or a vegetable patch yielding prize-winning produce we don't see all the work that has gone into preparing the ground, nurturing the soil, planting plans, watering and feeding. Plant fertilising is a vital part of healthy plants - so where, in the full cycle of ...

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26 Nov 2020
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Growing Vegetables in Pots: What, When & How To Grow Container Veg

Whether you’ve only got a patio or balcony, there are plenty of options when it comes to growing vegetables in pots. So even if you don’t have a garden, you can harvest a range of tasty veg from your own outside space. Growing vegetables in pots is becoming more and more popular as people appreciate the flexibility and extra growing space it ...

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5 Nov 2020
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Top Gardening Picks for Brilliant Christmas Gifts

With the first frosts hitting the garden, our thoughts have turned to the gifts we might buy our loved ones this Christmas. As you know, we have a wide range of products for sale on our website. So, this week our team have picked their favourite products from the WM James shop that are popular at Christmas, and that we feel make fantastic gardening ...

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1 Oct 2020
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Growing Winter Vegetables: A Guide to Planting In Winter

Don't miss out on fresh homegrown produce this winter! Master the art of winter gardening and learn when to plant winter vegetables with WM James

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23 Sept 2020
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Crop Rotation Charts & Examples for Beginner Green Thumbs

A crop rotation chart is like a secret map that helps you planning out your garden for the upcoming season. By rotating crops, you can maximise space and prevent diseases from infecting your plants, resulting in a healthier and more productive garden. Follow along as we break down the basics of crop rotation and provide some examples to get you ...

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24 Apr 2020
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7 Homemade Weed Killers

If you need a cost effective way of keeping your garden weed free, then these remedies use things you can find around your house. 1. Boiling Water Boiling water is an extremely effective weed killer, even more effective than many of weed killers that can be bought in stores. All you need to do is heat up water until it is boiling then carefully ...

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25 Mar 2015
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Calendar of Events - April

With Easter just around the corner, we have a look at the Gardening events happening around the country over Easter and during April. Throughout AprilNational Trust Easter Egg Hunts - various locationsThe National Trust have partnered with Cadbury to bring Easter Egg Trails to over 250 locations across the country. Throughout AprilBottle Feeding ...

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14 Nov 2014
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Winter is on its way

Winter is definitely on its way - we've turned our heating on inside, nights and mornings are darker and everywhere you look leaves are falling rapidly. Don't neglect your plants during this period. Many tender ones need protecting from the winter gales, frost and freezing rains. Look no futher, William James have it covered. Here are our top jobs ...

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16 Oct 2014
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Gardening In October Presents Many Opportunities

Gardening in October presents many opportunities for the resilient gardener. If you can put up with the chilly starts and the numb fingers there are benefits to be had. The air is crisp and clear which allows sunlight to filter through, making gardening at this time of year a delight for the senses. There are many gardening tasks you can continue ...

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28 Mar 2014
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Calendar of Events - March

Has the sun made you think more about your garden? Have a look at our events around the country for inspiration Throughout March Camelia Festival, 10.30am – 4.00pm, Chiswick House The Camellias of Chiswick House are widely regarded as one of the finest Collections in the country. chgt.org.uk Throughout March Spring Spectacular, 12pm, Kew ...