Foolproof Method of Germinating Seeds

Today will be a short post, but a useful one, especially for those who, like me, are only just starting to plant out their seeds for Spring. Usually its better to get this done a few weeks earlier, but I have been busy. I should still get some crops out of these plants, but later in the season. Germinating Seeds the Fool-Proof Method. Germinating seeds is pretty easy right? Dig a hole, put the seeds in and water? Nope! Well, some seeds...

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The Tomato Plant Container Size Experiment Part 1

So, around about October I begin to plant tomatoes out into their containers for the season. I usually plant the majority in the ground, but like to have container plants as well, as they often ripen quicker. But then I am faced with the question, what size container should I use, and what happens if I use a smaller container?! This year we find out. Introducing the Tomato Plant Container Size Experiment Last year I looked at what effect growing...

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