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Level places from which to work are invaluable when gardening on a slope, because gravity pulls people downhill, too. I have been gardening on a slope for more than 10 years, and every season I learn a little more about the hillside and its potential.

Get Ready for Planting Garlic Finally, it's never too soon to get ready to plant garlic, which deserves loose, deeply dug soil that has been generously amended with compost. The legumes germinate best while the soil is still warm, so they are usually...

The peppers can then color up indoors, in the warmth, leaving the remainder to develop further. Simply pop the fruit(s) into a paper bag then loosely close it at the top. Once consistently cooler weather arrives it's time to bring all of the fruits indoors,...

Pickings from fruiting and pod-producing vegetables such as beans and tomatoes are coming thick and fast right now, but as summer wanes both the quantity of what you pick and how often you are able to pick it will begin to tail off.

Dealing with pests in the garden can feel like an ongoing battle. Despite my tongue-in-cheek warfare references, it's important to remember that we're not really in a war against pests.

You can use a string line to insure nice, straight rows. After they've germinated, thin to leave just one seedling per cell. Sow two to three seeds per cell about half an inch (1cm) deep.

A couple of lights directed up into the branchwork of a tree looks stunning. Position it somewhere you can easily hear it so it becomes a relaxing backdrop as you go about your business.

You also can cook daikon radishes into a soft and savory vegetable as is done in Chinese turnip cake ( law bok gow ), which is really made with radishes. The leaves are thin, smooth and hairless compared to other radishes, with attractive red stems.

Cover them with paper bags to stop them getting covered in dust. Dehydrators are a joy. Preserving techniques help to spread out sudden gluts so that summer's bounty can be enjoyed later on in the year when fresh pickings are thin on the ground.

The leaves are big and wavy, like turnips, but have a smooth surface with bluish bloom like cabbage. See my Miraculous Micronutrients article for more information on using boron in the vegetable garden.

As with any vegetable, it's important to choose the very best plants to collect seed from. It'll save you money, closes the loop on your growing but, above all, it's delightfully satisfying.

Avoid removing branches that are less than three years old unless you have to. Branches infected with silver leaf will have a tell-tale dark stain at the centre. Branches that rub together will cause wounds, so they should be removed.

Thread the other end of the line through a darning needle then begin threading on your chillies. The thin walls of the fruits make them quick and easy to dehydrate, ensuring a ready supply of crinkle-dry chilies to enjoy right up until next year's harvest.

They'll all save you time while ensuring your plants stay in the best condition possible. Allow the water to completely drain away, then fill and drain once again before you sow. Mulching can keep soil cooler and reduce evaporation How to Apply a Mulch...

They are grown in exactly the same way as spring-planted potatoes with two important exceptions. This creates more ‘room' for the developing spuds to grow into (container potatoes are topped up as they grow for the same reason).

It sounds counterintuitive, but there's logic behind this apparent madness I promise! Read on or watch our video to find out why we do it. Nectarines should be thinned once to six inches (15cm) apart.

Whitefly love the color yellow and will flock to the cards, only to get stuck and meet their end. Begin with a good, strong blast from the hose to knock the whitefly off your plants and onto the ground where they'll perish.

If storing shallots, cure in a dry place for 10 days after pulling the plants. Feeding Not normally required. Remove infested plants. Position Full sun. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your...

A small vacuum is a good way to collect cucumber beetles. Populations quickly build, and the beetles further damage plants by feeding on flower and transmitting a disease called bacterial wilt, which causes plants to wilt and die.

A good companion for any crop that needs strong defense from insects. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Position A sunny spot where bumblebees and other large pollinators are desired.

Tips: Yellow sticky traps or yellow pans of water can be used to monitor and trap onion flies. They lay eggs at the base of onion plants, and the larvae tunnel into onion roots. At the end of each season, be sure to pull all onions from the garden.

Harvesting Dig roots in fall or early spring and dry outdoors, because they release an unpleasant smell as they dry. Plants die back to the ground in winter and re-emerge in spring.

Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Companions Squash, Tomato and Beans. Troubleshooting Control lemon balm's spread by cutting back flowering stems in late summer. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures...

Troubleshooting Tulips are often eaten by deer and squirrels. In less than full sun, tulip blossoms will twist toward the strongest directional light. Feeding Topdress with rich compost in spring, when new growth appears.

Notes Blue ageratum provides excellent contrast when combined with flowers with orange blossoms. Ageratum cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Tall varieties often are grown as cut flowers.

Notes Bushy determinate plants can be tied to stakes, but long-bearing indeterminate varieties need a sturdy cage or trellis. Harvesting Pick regularly as soon as the fruits turn color but are still firm.

Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Thin seedlings to proper spacing when they are 4 inches tall. Can be left in the soil through winter in many areas.