How to Be a Gardener

Let’s face it, gardening can be pretty daunting. All those Latin names, the bugs and blights that can attack your plants just when they are looking their prettiest. How does anyone manage to grow anything? Part One of ‘How to be a gardener’ will explain all that. It’s not magic, it’s common sense. I can’t promise you a copper-bottomed guarantee, but I can help you to learn how to avoid the pitfalls and make the most of what you’ve got.

1. E1. Know your plot

   Apr 15, 2002

   You wouldn’t dream of moving into a house without taking a look at the area. It’s the same in a garden. Before you can grow anything, you need to know what sort of conditions you have. Then you can choose plants that are suited to them. There really is no need to waste money on plants that will hate your environment.

2. E2. Understanding Plants

   Apr 22, 2002

3. E3. Planting Schemes and Themes

   Apr 29, 2002

4. E4. Practical Planting

   May 6, 2002

5. E5. Caring for your Garden

   May 13, 2002

6. E6. Practical problem solving

   May 20, 2002

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