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Jane Westoby
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Best Flowers for Direct Seed Sowing - Simple Tips for Easy Garden Success
sowing direct can feel like you’re playing a game of chance – weeds grow way faster than your flowers


Jane Westoby
8 min read
Finding your Flower Farm Niche
You do need an idea of who who your customers are before you can know what to grow so read along to find your niche.


Jane Westoby
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Breeding Dahlias
Propagation from tubers and cuttings will clone the parent, so all the new plants will be identical to the parent. However, propagation fro


Jane Westoby
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Grow Again Next Year - The Essential Guide to Seed Saving
Seeds which you have collected will be adapted to your local growing conditions and will improve every year. There are just a few things to


Jane Westoby
3 min read
How long do seeds last?
For most seeds, viability declines over time, meaning the percentage of seeds that germinate will decrease as they age.


Jane Westoby
6 min read
Growing Dahlias
Dahlias have become the rockstars of the flower world  with a cult following for some specialist breeders and it’s not hard to see why.


Jane Westoby
5 min read
Kickstart Your Garden in January with seeds to sow and garden jobs
January may be chilly, but it’s the perfect time to sow hardy flowers and veggies indoors or in a greenhouse. From Sweet Peas and Larkspur t


Jane Westoby
4 min read
Winter’s Green Beginnings - Seeds to Sow This December
In the UK December is a great time to sow a variety of vegetable and flower seeds to get ahead of the season. Â Some can be sown directly int


Jane Westoby
3 min read
Flower Farmers Guide to Harvesting Cut Flowers
How to harvest cut flowers correctly for the longest vase life


Jane Westoby
3 min read
Unlocking the Secrets of Seed Stratification
Have you ever wondered about the mysterious process that some seeds require before they can germinate successfully?


Jane Westoby
4 min read
How to Grow Bells of Ireland Successfully
Bells if Ireland like cool weather and cold stratification- they can be a bit tricky to germinate. Follow our step by step guide.


Jane Westoby
5 min read
Understanding & Preventing Tomato Blight
One of the most feared diseases among gardeners and commercial growers alike. It can decimate a crop in a short time.


Jane Westoby
5 min read
How to Grow Lisianthus in the UK
Lisianthus are VERY slow growing so need to be started in the Autumn


Jane Westoby
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Unlocking the Power of the Equinox: Why Timing Matters for Gardeners and Seed Sowing
It is such a crucial date in the gardening calendar for zones which are not very close to the equator - the UK is a classic example and gard


Jane Westoby
8 min read
Seed Sowing for Beginners
To many there is a mysterious world out there where little fairies plant seeds on the right day of the year, by moonlight, chanting songs, w


Jane Westoby
5 min read
Growing Sweet Peas
Sweetpeas can be sowed in Autumn or Springtime offering flexibility to gardeners depending on their preferences and climate. Sowing in autum


Jane Westoby
8 min read
How to Store Dahlias Over Winter
It's is best to leave Dahlias in the ground for as long as possible to grow nice big tubers, this way they have a better chance of making it


Jane Westoby
3 min read
Growing Icelandic Poppies
The are not for whimps or beginners but if you have been growing for a few seasons and have a coldframe or greenhouse then its worth trying


Jane Westoby
7 min read
Seedling Success - Top tips from a flower farmer
Let's start by saying that nothing is for sure, but given the right conditions seeds will grow.


Jane Westoby
4 min read
The Magic of Cut and Come Again Flowers
Imagine a garden where your flowers never stop blooming, no matter how much you snip, welcome to the world of cut
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