by Sacha Brown | Jun 5, 2022 | Flowers
SUNFLOWERS I sow in pots and then plant out when ready but you can sow directly where they are to flower. Sowing anytime from May-July. Sow 15mm deep into finely prepared soil which has be raked to a fine tilth. Sow 2 seeds together every 45cm. Seedlings appear...
by Sacha Brown | Jun 5, 2022 | Blog
In the blink of an eye our gardens have flourished. I am based in Sussex and we have had an incredibly dry April, dare I say it, too hot really. But now we seem to be getting the April showers and I am sure I am not alone in breathing a sigh of relief that gardens can...
by Sacha Brown | Apr 25, 2022 | Herbs
Variety: Chives Allium schoenoprasum Type: Hardy perennial Soil Type: Any soil Where: Full or partial sun Height: 25cm A perennial but once established it’s a topper of a plant for flowers for the bees and of course in the kitchen. Sow directly. Sow seeds...
by Sacha Brown | Apr 25, 2022 | Veg
Onions and shallots can be grown from seeds or sets, the choice is yours and depends on your set up and i have listed the options below. I get equal success with both but generally i like sowing from seed so have a look at the sowing instructions a bit further down....
by Sacha Brown | Apr 25, 2022 | Herbs
You can sow outside successionally from spring but I multisow seeds in clumps in 8cm pots or modules and keep warm until germination has occurred Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost, just cover sparingly. Keep well watered. Light is required for...
