Month: July 2010
July Gardening Jobs and Greenhouse tasks
13 July 2010 - Jack Gardener
Here is my quick guide to all of the gardening jobs you need to do this month. I have broken it down into simple categories which include greenhouse jobs, fruit and veg tasks, flowers and other small chores around the garden which will keep your garden looking fabulous! Greenhouse jobs Repot any plants that are […]
Prevent birds eating your tomatoes
6 July 2010 - Jack GardenerHome grown fruit and veg tastes so much better than shop bought produce. In the UK there has been an upsurge in people growing their own fruit and vegetables in their gardens or greenhouses as they grow tired of the poor offerings by the major supermarkets. If you have started growing your own food you […]
Why the BBC needs to stop “dumbing down” garden shows
5 July 2010 - Jack GardenerAt Jacks Garden Store we have always been aware that gardening programmes on the BBC have had a vast number of loyal viewers. Recently Elizabeth Banks the first ever woman president of the Royal Horticultural Society has accused the BBC of “dumbing down” its garden shows such as Gardeners World. Banks went on to express […]
Watering your lawn during a drought
2 July 2010 - Jack GardenerIs your lawn suffering in the drought? British lawns across the country are looking dry and brown thanks to the current lack of rain and an invasion of bugs. In some areas hose pipe bans and restrictions have already been put into place meaning that unless you find alternative methods to water your garden your […]