Bulbs, Corms, Tubers and Rhizomes What are bulbs and how do you distinguish them from corms, tubers and rhizomes?

How deep should bulbs be planted? According to a study published in the Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science it may not matter because bulbs can move themselves deeper into the ground, seemingly in search of better, moister growing conditions. Smart Bulbs

Dealing with Slugs and Snails

If you have a garden, you are guaranteed to have slugs and snails. Not surprisingly, they are some of the most troublesome pests a garden is ever likely to have. They have a particularly destructive effect on young seedlings in spring when both plants and pests emerge. Later in the year, underground slugs eat their way into growing potatoes while their counterparts above ground tackle those juicy strawberries. Meanwhile, snails munch holes in your flourishing hostas and devastate your salads and cabbages. Dealing with Slugs and Snails

A view from the far north

I have an eclectic view of gardening: I'll try anything (indoors or out), I'll grow
anything, and I don't mind mixing vegetables and flowering plants. But I do avoid chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

Like most gardeners in the UK, I'm a self-taught amateur with an interest in growing at least some of our own household food. In fact, a few years ago - when the pictures on this page were taken - I nearly managed to achieve self-sufficiency in most staple crops such as potatoes, root vegetables, salads (over about 7 months), onions and greens.

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