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Sun 29 Mar 2015 11:00

Gardening tips with Colin Evans

House plants are always good to have around to add colour to dark corners and Indian Azalea or Rhododendron Simsii a very versatile type with many varieties.聽
They will flower from late winter through to early spring with colours from whites, yellows and reds and providing the plants get the right conditions then you will have them for many years.聽
They are best purchased at Nurseries or Garden Centres as the quality is always much better and the plants have usually been well fed and watered. Place in a well lit position and not too warm , water and feed on a regular basis.聽
Sow Radish and lettuce into the open ground or pots. Beetroot can be sown now as well, however, make sure the soil is not too wet as the seeds will rot, better still, sow under cloches for quick germination.聽
Plant Jerusalem Artichokes into deeply well dug planting the tubers at least 6" deep where they will make a lot of growth and can reach 6' tall and 4' wide so leave plenty of room, however, they do make wonderful plants.聽
Force Rhubarb by placing a large pot over the crowns ensuring the sweetest pink stems ready to harvest and cook in a bout two months time.聽
Happy Gardening:

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  • Sun 29 Mar 2015 11:00