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Charles’s advice for best soil and vegetables, and reminders of what to sow and plant upcoming, how to harvest and store, and ways to make compost. Also updates from Homeacres, together with news and events.
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The What, When & How
Charles gives detailed advice on sowing, transplanting, protecting, weeding and harvesting for the week ahead. There is also a weekly feature written by three new growers, plus a helpful list of resources. Paying subscribers are also eligible for free access to my pack of 'Useful Information'.
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Following on from our Future Gardeners Forum, this gives news, ideas and resources for those who garden with children, or those who would like to start a children's growing project.
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Sow for harvests in autumn to next spring. speed of growth and energy, caterpillars, when to harvest
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Featured Events
A workshop in Fred Berkmiller's Market Garden
Sep 21, 2024
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Monkton Garden, Old Craighall, Musselburgh, EH21 8SF
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Charles Dowding on Compost - his new book published by DK - Evening Talk in Edinburgh
Sep 22, 2024
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7.30pm
Pilrig St. Paul's Church, 1B Pilrig St, Edinburgh EH6 5AH
A talk in Bath, part of the People's Reset Summit
Sep 27, 2024
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