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12 Feb 2021
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Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Fruit Cage

Buying a fruit cage can be daunting - especially when a quick look online brings up fruit cages in different sizes, materials and styles. If you're thinking about buying a fruit cage for your garden, then we're here to help. We've been manufacturing top-quality cages in the UK since 1954, so our expertise knows no bounds when it comes down to ...

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31 Jan 2021
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15 Garden Vegetable Protection Tips for Budding Growers

Knowing how to protect a vegetable garden from animals means sanity for the committed grow-your-own enthusiast. Un-surprisingly, the threats to your veg come in many shapes and forms. Birds, insects, bugs and pests can be at the top of the list of spoilers. The climate and weather too can be ruinous. Protecting plants from frost, rain and ...

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18 Jan 2021
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Allotments for Beginners: How to Get an Allotment

For this blog post on allotments for beginners, we spoke to our local town council to find out the best way to approach getting an allotment. Getting an allotment can take time, so it's useful to know your alternatives if you’re on a council waiting list. Many of us often consider getting an allotment and never make the commitment, so think of ...

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21 Dec 2020
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Growing Herbs Indoors: A Guide to Kitchen Herb Gardening in the UK

Growing herbs in a kitchen is a lot easier than you might think. If you're not sure how to get started read our easy to follow guide to growing herbs indoors.

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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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21 Aug 2020
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4 Insider Tips For Vegetable Garden Planting Success

There’s been a recent trend in people growing fruit and vegetables in their outdoor spaces. The great thing about growing your own fruit and vegetables is that it’s easy to get started and you can save money on grocery bills. However, it doesn’t always go to plan. Follow these vegetable garden planting tips to ensure you get a good, healthy ...