joandcolovetogrow

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Chinese Broccoli I started these in the greenhouse about three or four weeks before Christmas and they have been left in the greenhouse ever since even on the frosty nights! They are really quick growing and super tasty! They usually take about 30 days to reach maturity, these have taken longer due to the weather. I'm surprised they survived! These will go in our stir fry later 🥬 #gardening #growyourownfood #healthyfood #organic #greenhouse Have you grown it before? What do you use them in?

Is it dead or alive?? This time if the year some plants lose their leaves and start to look a bit dead! But they might not be!!! Before you hack them back or pull them out here's a little tip to help you decide 👍🏻 #gardening #tip #gardeninghelp #plants

Today was a good day, hope this makes you smile 🐞 I did put them somewhere safe and they stayed asleep! #gardening #nature #happyplace #getoutside

Who or what has done this?? And why? I'd love to know 💚 #gardening #mystery #autumn #leaves

Week 5 - Managementof Greenwaste Composting and No - dig This week we looked at some of the most popular ways of making compost which included: Cold Composting Hot Composting Vermicomposting Bokashi We also went through the pros and cons and when you would use them. There is a lot of information regarding Composting so if anyone would like more information please let me know and I could do separate videos✨ We also looked at how to create No-dig bed and the benefits to the gardener and the soil! If you enjoy these videos please let me know as we know the algorithm is not our friend at the moment 🤗 Jo x

Week 4 - Scarify, Aerate and Mowing This week we learnt how to sacrify and remove the thatch from a sward (area covered in grass) and the reason for doing so. Then we moved onto aeration, the various ways you can do this and when and we also covered the benefits. Finally mowing a lawned area, the different types of mower for different lawns and finishes! We also covered risk assessments for each activity. Any questions please let me know, Jo x #gardening #lawncare #scarify #aerate

Japenese Anenome Seed Heads, aren't they amazing! Nature never fails to impress me 🌿 #gardening #nature

Week 3 - Hedge Trimming In week three we covered different types of hedges and their purpose: Formal - Closely controlled and trimmed regularly Informal - Trimmed but left to look natural Native - Beneficial to wildlife and only trimmed when unruly. How and when to prune each type of hedge and the best tools for each hedge / job. Which plants that are best for hedges and the three pruning categories inc formative pruning and maintenance for each. Again any questions please let me know 🌿 Jo x #gardening #rhs #hedges #pruning

Week 2 - Propagation We covered how to choose the correct material for propagation and when. Different types of cutting (Propagule) Soft tip / soft wood cuttings Semi ripe cuttings Hard wood cuttings Leaf Lamina Leaf Petiole How to take care of them and the reasons why we propagate certain plants in this way. It is a really interesting subject and well worth researching 🌿 My favourite is leaf Lamina and petiole 🌿🍃 If you have any questions let me know in the comments and I will answer if I can! Jo x #gardening #propagation #cuttings #rhs

Chopping chives back In the Autumn after flowering I chop the chives back to the ground, you don't have to do this you can just chop the tough flower stems! You can also give them a chop in the spring / summer and within a few weeks you should have some new fresh growth. Gardening is all about trial and error and you should do what works for you ☺️ Jo x #chives #gardening