Grow Your Own - January 2018 (gnv64)

Grow Your Own - January 2018
English | 116 pages | True PDF | 49.2 mb

SMART GARDENING
52 SMART NEWS Interesting developments in the world of growing, including new varieties
54 SMART STEP-BY-STEP Cultivate your own mushrooms in a matter of weeks
56 SMART GUIDE TO HEALTHTASTIC EDIBLES Kim Stoddart offers 2018 growing ideas to help beat the January blues
VEG
6 THIS MONTH Handy advice for gardening in January
12 VEG TO SOW AND HARVEST A useful collection of all the edibles to start growing or picking
14 MY TASKS THIS MONTH The top jobs to keep your plot ship-shape this month
16 JOBS ON THE PLOT Stay organised on your allotment with these helpful pointers
18 ANNE SWITHINBANK: MAKE GARDEN RESOLUTIONS Anne gets her 2018 plot off to a flying start with these key tasks
REGULARS
28 RHS Q&A Read these helpful tips from RHS experts on a range of topics
30 RHS WHAT’S ON THIS MONTH News and events from RHS gardens around the UK
31 RHS PRACTICAL BLACKCURRANT PRUNING Guy Barter shares his expert tips on pruning blackcurrant bushes
62 UNDER COVER Make the most of your crops with Sally’s ideas and projects
64 NAOMI SCHILLINGER: PLANT JAPANESE WINEBERRIES Naomi is looking forward to the growing year ahead
MORE GROWING ADVICE
40 PICK OF THE CROP Take a look at products that make up an essential gardening starter kit
47 ASK THE EXPERTS Experienced gardeners discuss a range of reliable growing methods
58 MONTY DON’S GUIDE TO: RAISED BEDS The TV gardener shares his tips on this beneficial growing method
59 WINTER GARDEN TASKS Make the most of the colder months by carrying out these useful jobs
70 THE GREAT BRITISH GROWING AWARDS Take a look at the companies you can vote for.
FRUIT
90 GROW LIKE A PRO: QUINCES Enjoy the benefits of including this traditional crop on your plot with advice from Pomona Fruits
92 FRUIT GARDENER This month, discover advice on how to grow your own juicy redcurrants this season