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  1. a carefully placed pile of harvested beetroot plants
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    How to Grow Beetroot

     An earthy little root vegetable, beetroot’s perfect for pickling, roasting and boiling (if you like a pan of pink water too). Aside from when the soil’s cold and hard, you […]
    Posted On: 08/08/22
  2. A pile of spicy-looking chillies
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    How to Grow Chillies

     Growing chillies has been popular for thousands of years. The Aztecs used to punish their children by holding them over smoking chillies, and there’s evidence of their cultivation going back […]
    Posted On: 01/08/22
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    How to Grow Cucumbers in the UK

     Cucumbers are a later-spring/summer favourite, with their crisp skin, cool insides and ubiquitous presence in salads. Growing your own is a worthy endeavour, but it’s good to get some tips […]
    Posted On: 01/08/22
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    When To Plant Violas In The UK

     You can plant out your viola plants in early spring or early autumn, depending on when you want them to flower, Violas are best grown in a cool position in […]
    Posted On: 28/07/22
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    How To Plant Runner Beans

     The first thing you need to decide is where in the garden you want to grow your runner beans. You don’t need to have a veg garden, as they’ll be […]
    Posted On: 28/07/22
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    When To Plant Shrubs In The UK

     Shrubs that have been grown in a container can be planted at any time of the year, apart from when the ground is frozen solid or waterlogged. Without a question, […]
    Posted On: 28/07/22