http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/ Blackpool Citizen /leisure/gardening/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:54 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/ http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1752668.Slow_going_at_end_of_the_season/?ref=rss AS the dark nights close in and the thermometer dips, there is not much going on in my garden at the moment. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:02:00 +0100 dc802c4e73919514ef89c3d2f905a264 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1735649.Twist_in_tale_of_the_carrots/?ref=rss I'M in mourning - my sweetcorn is deformed! Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:51:00 +0100 231ec03f1a1c1cdf0475f80dfe531344 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1718717.Winter_wind_down_but_beans_thriving/?ref=rss AS the weather closes in, my little urban garden is closing down bit by bit. As the air cools and the nights draw in the growth rate has dropped accordingly. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:12:00 +0100 c8f5b3bfdbaf4e49e21c2aaca84997f0 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1702128.Garden_full_of_surprises/?ref=rss MY little urban garden constantly surprises me. Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:23:00 +0100 1a306bebb0dfb0b4ecee058469a7a8da http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1686096.It___s_better_late_than_never_with_my_crops/?ref=rss I am excited this week as I spotted one of my cabbages seems to be developing a head. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:02:00 +0100 8df1a3680700e10ba17bd671cb96fbf5 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1669382.Mixed_bag_of_produce_from_four_seasons/?ref=rss AS everyone knows, the seasons have all been mixed up this year, but it is still possible to get a feel for how each quarter affects your plants. Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:23:00 +0100 06c3572ac08373a17ecb2bdd1ccf399b http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1653223.Delicious_leeks_a_late_summer_treat/?ref=rss THE weather has turned - we seemed to have skipped a season. No summer and straight into autumn. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:33:00 +0100 814e0e77529ca42b67514cc08b6efb39 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1653104.Scientists_say_crops_may_have____real_ears___/?ref=rss Playing Beethoven to growing rice has convinced scientists that plants can "hear". Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:15:00 +0100 11124fb4662ea2c76b15ac9604b8d94a http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1643885.Strawberry_success_in_a_poor_summer/?ref=rss THIS week I have been mainly eating strawberries. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:02:00 +0100 97c2bf1aeea1cdd9fe737c579569faf3 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1622412.Holiday_brings_whole_new_look_to_vegetables/?ref=rss IT'S amazing what can happen when you leave your garden unattended for a week. When we left on holiday my prize caulies were fine and dandy with firm white tight heads. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:23:00 +0100 5ec57755a25288671152f5539663f38d http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1606628.Flourishing__but_bring_on_the_sun_/?ref=rss WHEN I started my raised bed urban garden all those months ago I never realised how addictive growing food would be. Thu, 09 Aug 2007 11:24:00 +0100 90d5d0a351370334961aab3107f988cc http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1594550.Living_in_the_shadow__of_the_pea_plants/?ref=rss EVERY now and then my little urban raised bed garden offers up a little surprise, catching me unawares. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:54:00 +0100 7f31452a855677fc85fb88a449127cc6 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1581896.Make_your_garden_grow_and_help_wildlife/?ref=rss WILDLIFE experts are backing plans to save Bolton's gardens by offering free CDs in support of a new gardening manifesto. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:57:00 +0100 275f5c7ffe7e38ee30b67dea559c0bfd http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1574651.A_period_of_rapid_growth/?ref=rss THE cauliflowers have come from nowhere. Obviously, that's not strictly correct as I remember planting them a few months ago. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:27:00 +0100 62997e422da07a815ba96690d4705898 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1557077.When_a_blight_rains_down_on_the_potatoes/?ref=rss I WROTE last week that the rainfall could cause problems in my raised bed urban garden. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:54:00 +0100 f71c61aeb4def6315bd99ab225ee33a8 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1489543.Tomatoes_topple_in_mini_disaster/?ref=rss WE have had the first minor disaster this week - the flourishing tomato plant in the conservatory has toppled under its own weight. Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:45:00 +0100 3d38c8cc4768efd32fce44e495fed9ba http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1457404.Plants_bolt__in_warm_weather/?ref=rss TWO of my plants have bolted this week - and I don't mean they've legged it over the garden fence. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:43:00 +0100 0b96811bad7e0786866c395e40499304 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1437451.Getting_down_to_the_roots/?ref=rss THIS week I plan to plant some carrots and leeks in the two bins I bought from a shop in Bolton - once I get some more compost. Thu, 31 May 2007 09:59:00 +0100 3771df7be14f574c6f8c5d21897d1de9 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1437448.Nursery_pupils_grow_lunch/?ref=rss I have been getting good feedback from this column and this week I was delighted to hear from Grosvenor Nursery in Lord Street, Kearsley. Thu, 31 May 2007 09:55:00 +0100 488ff3d01684093575a3931d11eecaa8 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1423090.Tasty_salad_day/?ref=rss Plot survives hailstones and serves up its first crop Thu, 24 May 2007 11:14:00 +0100 43ded2be67105337a53e93b4ce6dddfa http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1389168.A_matter_of_laying_down_some_roots/?ref=rss EVERY Thursday, you can follow Wes Wright as he turns a small section of his garden into an easy-to-manage organic vegetable patch. Here he gets down to the business of planting. Thu, 10 May 2007 11:59:00 +0100 9c97311ce1fd9db3875bcdadb2e0d219 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1373694.The_hard_part_is_over/?ref=rss HAVE you ever thought of growing your own vegetables in your back garden but didn’t fancy the back-breaking work? Every Thursday, you can follow Wes Wright as he turns a small section of his suburban garden into an easy-to-manage, intensive raised bed organic vegetable patch. Thu, 03 May 2007 11:30:00 +0100 11bdf2860063468845fa44afcf65b12c http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1357259.Getting_ready_for_beds/?ref=rss HAVE you thought of growing your own vegetables in your back garden but didn’t fancy the back-breaking work? Now, every Thursday, you can follow Wes Wright as he turns a small section of his suburban garden into an easy-to-manage, intensive raised bed organic vegetable patch Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:21:00 +0100 d52a810a401cf9b50d0880ace4b93a6a http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/gardening/1340429.Hoping_for_some_great_salad_days/?ref=rss I'VE never grown anything in my life - but now I've decided to go green and cultivate my own vegetables. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:26:00 +0100 22d2012e43d218e1e694e730bc93fc9e