Monthly Archives: September 2011

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Grow your own Saffron

Saffron comes from the bright red stigmas of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). Plant the bulbs during August in a nice sunny spot or a pot on a hot patio and they will produce lovely scented blooms during the autumn year after year.

Acer Orange Dream

Our photograph of the week has been updated, although it has not been updated for a few months; sorry! This month I have chosen Acer Orange Dream which is looking absolutely lovely at the moment and the best it has looked ever.

Making Apple Chutney

About 10 years ago my brother, Ken, bought me a Cox’s Orange Pippin apple tree, grafted to keep it small enough for my small garden. Over the years it has basically looked after itself with little or no pruning, but each year it produces a number of apples which I […]

How to Grow Tomatoes

Greenhouse Tomatoes Click here for Outdoor Tomatoes Click here for Tomato Troubles Sowing Time Planting Time Soil Spacing Cutting / Lifting Time Storage Cooking Tomato plants grown in a greenhouse will produce fruits from the end of June until October. However, they require constant care and daily watering. Sow two […]