Grow Your Own Archives - St Bridget Nurseries https://stbridget.uk/blog/grow-your-own/ St Bridget Nurseries, for the Love of Gardening. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:25:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://stbridget.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-stBridget_logo2_c-32x32.jpg Grow Your Own Archives - St Bridget Nurseries https://stbridget.uk/blog/grow-your-own/ 32 32 PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR KITCHEN GARDEN https://stbridget.uk/preparations-for-your-kitchen-garden/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:25:27 +0000 https://stbridget.uk/?p=16891 March is the perfect time to start preparing your kitchen garden for an abundant harvest later in the year! Start Sowing Your Vegetable Seeds Starting off growth indoors or in the greenhouse is the perfect way to maximise the growing life of vegetables but you need to ensure temperatures are at least 10C before transferring […]

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]]> SEED POTATOES https://stbridget.uk/seed-potatoes-2/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:58:49 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=514 Ever fancied eating your own home grown spuds and not sure how to do it? Wondered why you should are supposed to buy seed potatoes rather than plant your supermarket ones? Well let us shed some light for you… Why shouldn’t you plant supermarket potatoes? Your average potato from the supermarket will grow into a potato […]

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]]> Spring flowering bulbs https://stbridget.uk/spring-flowering-bulbs-2/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:27:03 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=6206 Now’s the time to plant spring flowering bulbs The majority of spring bulbs benefit from being planted early from September onwards. Even though tulips should not be planted until November it is best to buy them now so you guarantee getting the varieties you like. Planting tulips later in the autumn helps reduce the risk of […]

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]]> Get out in your garden, maintain what you have and enjoy the great outdoors https://stbridget.uk/get-out-in-your-garden-maintain-what-you-have-and-enjoy-the-great-outdoors/ Sat, 17 Aug 2019 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=5817 It is August, children are still on school holidays and so this month we focus on getting out in your garden, maintaining what you have and most importantly enjoying the great outdoors.     HERE IS A BRIEF OUTLINE OF SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES YOU MAY WANT TO DO IN YOUR GARDEN THIS AUGUST:   […]

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]]> Get Creative with Ornamental Grasses this August https://stbridget.uk/get-creative-with-ornamental-grasses-this-august/ Thu, 15 Aug 2019 22:04:30 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=5801 GET CREATIVE WITH ORNAMENTAL GRASSES THIS AUGUST From dainty Blue Fescue Grass to majestic Miscanthus, ornamental grasses provide texture, character and form; unmatched by many other hardy perennials. In large borders grasses can be planted in bold groups or striking drifts, but many varieties perform well in large patio pots, positioned where their individual shape […]

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]]> July – In the kitchen garden https://stbridget.uk/july-in-the-kitchen-garden/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:00:30 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=4106 On the Vegetable patch Reduce water loss: do this by mulching and hoeing. Sow the final seeds: turnips, beetroot, carrots, spring carrots and radishes can all still be sown. Plant out: broccoli, cabbages and leeks can all be planted into firm soil now. Tomatoes: pinch out side shoots and feed with Tomorite once a week. […]

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]]> Gardening jobs for July https://stbridget.uk/gardening-jobs-for-july/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=4099 Lawn care Fertilize: feed your lawn a fertilizer to promote healthy growth. Weed: weeds grow fast in the hot weather so weed or apply a weed killer. In hot weather, try to keep the lawn watered when possible and reduce stress on the grass by mowing with a higher blade. Flower garden Cut back growth […]

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]]> Using Roses Alongside Other Shrubs In Pots https://stbridget.uk/using-roses-alongside-other-shrubs-in-pots/ Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=3768 Using Roses Alongside Other Shrubs in Pots Roses and small shrubs such as Skimmia Japonica and Euonymus Fortunei together form very attractive centre pieces in outdoor containers. Edge them with variegated ivies and ornamental cabbages or tumbling geraniums to fall or drift over the pot.

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]]> CARING FOR YOUR HOUSE PLANTS THIS WINTER https://stbridget.uk/caring-for-your-house-plants-this-winter/ Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:55:56 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=3299 Fluctuating surges of temperature, dry air, short days and limited natural light are the four main problems affecting houseplants as the winter months draw near. To alleviate the strain on your beloved houseplants then remember to take extra care of them over the next few months to keep them happy.    WATER LESS This may […]

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]]> City Gardening https://stbridget.uk/city-gardening/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:00:40 +0000 https://www.stbridgetnurseries.co.uk/?p=3020 City Gardening Balcony and Rooftop gardens Being in a city isn’t the be all and end all for gardening! Similarly if you can’t get an allotment or even don’t think that you could manage such a big task there are still gardening opportunities! Here are a few clever tips and tricks for making the most […]

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