Blog – tagged "summer" – Page 3

May 7, 2024

How To Support Growing Garden Peas

Fresh garden peas are one of the delights of summer and so easy to grow. They do need support but this need not cost a lot, just use some twiggy branches or some stems cut from trees and shrubs.

May 7, 2024

How To Support Cucumbers Growing In The Greenhouse

Growing your own cucumbers is hugely satisfying and a great way of getting children interested in gardening and cooking and also encourages them to eat healthily. Cucumbers are tall climbing plants so need a good sturdy support.

May 7, 2024

How To Pinch Out The Side-Shoots On Your Cordon Tomatoes

Home grown tomatoes are one of life's great pleasures as the taste is nothing like supermarket produce and there are so many more unusual varieties than the commercial offerings. Removing side shoots is vital if you want a good crop.

May 7, 2024

How To Stop Cabbage White Caterpillars Eating Your Brassicas (Cabbages, Cauliflowers, Kale, Brussels Sprouts)

Protecting leafy brassicas from cabbage white butterflies is absolutely essential if you don't want your crop destroyed. We simply used netting, some twigs and stones but you can also use mesh tunnels.

May 7, 2024

What Weber BBQ Accessories Are There And How Do I Use Them?

Weber are one of the very best BBQ manufacturers and also produce a range of accessories to really set your grilling alight. Invest in a few staple pieces of kit and you can seriously impress your family and friends with your range of BBQ recipes.

May 7, 2024

What Do I Do When My Spring Bulbs Have Finished Flowering?

Having a fabulous show of spring bulbs involves a little work the previous spring and summer so follow our tips to make sure your spring bulbs put on a fabulous show.

May 7, 2024

How To Grow Gooseberries

Supermarket gooseberries are fairly expensive so why not grow your own. They are quite happy in a container, just keep them damp. Most importantly protect from the dreaded sawfly which will completely decimate your plant.

May 7, 2024

How To Support Your Cordon Tomatoes In The Greenhouse

Tomatoes in the greenhouse will reach a height of about 6ft before you pinch out the growing point so will need some support as they will be quite heavy once they are laden with fruit. Make sure that your supports are sturdy enough to withstand this weight.

May 7, 2024

Best Barbecuing Tips For Safe Cooking And Delicious Dishes

We all love a BBQ but there are a few Do's and Don'ts which are essential to observe if you want to avoid food poisoning or a BBQ related accident to either yourself or your property.

May 7, 2024

Best Plants To Grow For Cut Flowers

What could shout summer more than a house full of vases of cut flowers and this blog gives you the lowdown on the best varieties for a summer full of colour indoors. Whether you have a large garden or just a backyard you can still grow flowers for cutting.

May 7, 2024

How To Choose Your Ideal Wooden Bench

Wooden benches are our biggest seller so we have put together this guide to help you select the right bench for your needs. Delivery is free on all orders over £50 to mainland UK destinations. If you need any help choosing just pop into store or call the Customer Services team.

May 7, 2024

Griddled chicken breasts with balsamic peaches cooked on the Weber Spirit II E-310 gas BBQ

This blog takes you through the steps to producing a delicious chicken dish on the Weber gas BBQ, but it can be cooked on any BBQ with a lid. Expand your grilling repertoire away from burned burgers and bangers.

May 7, 2024

How to grow summer flowering bulbs?

Summer flowering bulbs, tubers and corms are available in garden centres in late winter and spring. They can be grown in containers, fill gaps in the border or provide cut flowers well into autumn.

May 7, 2024

How To Choose The Correct Parasol Base For Your Garden Parasol

A garden parasol is a must if you want to sit outdoors in summer, even on a nice warm day the sun's UV ray scan damage sensitive skin. Not all parasols are suitable for every set of garden furniture, this blog guides you through the options available. If you need help choosing your garden furniture pop into the store and talk to the Garden Furniture team.

May 7, 2024

How do I plant up a strawberry hanging basket?

Many of us don't have any garden space but most of us can put out a hanging basket so why not ditch the traditional bedding plants and opt for sweet juicy strawberries.

May 7, 2024

How To Cook Moules Mariniere On The Weber Genesis II E310

Add moules mariniere to your BBQ repertoire, they make a delicious sharing starter. We cooked them in the Weber GBS wok but if you don't have the GBS grill a good quality deep cast iron skillet will work just as well. Learn to cook more fish on one of our BBQ courses held in store.