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4 ISSUES OF Don’t miss our essential weekly advice and Pinch out the growing points of each stem once the second pair of leaves has opened to encourage bushier growth. Pick flowers frequently for a long and regular supply of blooms. Growing Instructions: Hardy annual. Sow sweet pea seeds indoors in October for transplanting outdoors in spring, or sow directly outdoors in March or April. If sowing in autumn, sow three seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot at a depth of 1cm (1/2in) in good quality seed compost. Place in a propagator at a temperature between 20 and 25C (68-77F) or put inside a plastic bag. Once germinated, grow on in cooler conditions before transferring to a cold frame for overwintering. Plant out in spring once all risk of frost has passed at 23cm (9in) apart. Alternatively sow directly outdoors in March or April in rows at a depth of 2.5cm (1in) and 7.5cm (3in) apart. 200cm (6 1/2ft) 30cm (12in) OFFER CLOSES December 31 2017 • A mix of white, pink, red, blue, purple, bicolours and stripes • Large and fragrant flowers • Grow against walls or fences 4 ISSUES OF Don’t miss our essential weekly advice and Growing Instructions: Hardy Annual. Sow seeds on the surface of a good seed compost, then cover lightly with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature of 20–25C (68–77F) or seal inside a polythene bag. Keep soil moist but not wet. Do not exclude light as this helps germination, which usually takes 21–30 days. Transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle, and grow on in cooler conditions. When plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed, acclimatise to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun, 30cm (12”) apart. tips, written by gardeners for gardeners. or call Sow outdoors Sow indoors Plant out Flowers 50cm (20in) 45cm (18in) OFFER CLOSES December 31 2017 Growing Instructions: Hardy biennial. Sow seed on free-draining, damp seed compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at 15–20C (59–68F) until after germination, which usually takes 14–30 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination. Transplant seedlings into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Grow on in cooler conditions for 10–15 days before planting out, 60cm (24in) apart. Always ensure good drainage, and mulch with compost in autumn. Can also be sown where they are to flower, 1.5mm deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Thin out to 60cm (24in) apart. www.greatmagazines.co.uk/seeds 4 ISSUES OF Don’t miss our essential weekly advice and Bees love these bell-shaped flowers. This foxglove self-seeds and will quickly colonise a border. Looks beautiful when grown grouped together in this way. Plants can be toxic if eaten. 120cm (4ft) tips, written by gardeners for gardeners. Coreopsis adds vibrancy to cottage, wildlife and cut-flower gardens. Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering. 0844 848 8872 quoting ref SE17 •Fabulous delicate, multicoloured flowers •Sow in drifts for blocks of long-lasting, vibrant colour • Compact and neat, perfect for bed and border edges • Easy to grow with masses of large, elegant, pure white flower spikes • Loves shady beds and borders, where this foxglove will self-seed • Perfect for pollinators – and for wildlife and cottage gardens 1m (40in) Promotional packet – not for resale. Sow by Dec 2017. 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Place the seed tray in a propagator at a temperature between 18 and 24C (65-75F) or seal inside a polythene bag. After sowing, do not exclude light, which helps with germination. Keep the surface of the compost damp, but not wet. Germination usually takes 14 to 21 days. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle and grow on in cooler conditions. When all risk of frost has passed, gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting out in a sunny or semi-shaded spot in well-drained soil at 10cm (4in) apart. 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P.10 Silver-leaved stunners Look after thirsty plants Well, the longest day has been and gone, and with it came some of the hottest weather for many a year. We were all out each evening, I’m sure, with hosepipes and watering cans! Hanging baskets, in particular, need plenty of watering – but don’t be put off trying something different. On page 14 we look at different sorts of baskets that can create real talking points! A quick reminder too, to think about taking out a subscription to Garden News – you’ll get the magazine delivered to your house every week at almost half price, plus free seeds worth more than £100 through the year. See page 32 for details. Meanwhile, enjoy your gardening – and keep watering! Garden News Editor Britain’s most trusted voice in gardening P.40 Look after your tomatoes Our cover star: Carol Klein P.20 Our Garden of the Week can cope with extremes! P.33 Protect your plants from windy weather Carol explains why she’s busy taking action now to ensure a mass of foxgloves will show off their tall spires at Glebe Cottage next year. Read all about how she’s doing it on page 30. Neil Hepworth Neil Hepworth Neil Hepworth Jonathan Buckley SUBSCRIBE TODAY & GET EACH ISSUE FOR JUST £1 Go to p.32 for full details! Look inside! About Now 4 News from the gardening world 5 Plant of the Week: Salvia nemorosa 6 Testing the best snips 7 My Life in Plants 9 Very Important Plant 10 Top 5... silver-leaved plants 13 Wildlife Features Get in touch! P.5 14 Hanging baskets to turn heads 18 New bulbs for the new season 20 Garden of the Week 26 Take your garden to new heights with tall planting 30 Carol Klein’s in love with foxgloves! 56 Home-grown: Cabbages 66 Secrets of a Head Gardener What To Do This Week 33 Protect your plants from wind 34 Give shrubs a prune 37 Get creative with containers, says Nick Bailey 39 Martin Fish is growing gerberas to brighten up the greenhouse 40 Care for tomatoes 41 Medwyn Williams has planted onions in his new polytunnel 43 Terry Walton is guarding against pests to protect crops The Experts 44 Good weather bodes well for roses, explains Dave Kenny 45 Dave Gillam has top tips to encourage more dahlia blooms 47 Tony Dickerson problem solves You and Your Gardens 50 Readers’ gardens 54 Your letters and photos Offers & Competitions 59 Prize-winning crossword 60 Buy patio perfect bay trees 63 Ipheion and dwarf iris bulbs Email gn.letters@bauermedia.co.uk Facebook facebook.com/ GardenNewsOfficial Twitter twitter.com/GardenNewsMag Write to Simon Caney, Garden News, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA July 1 2017 / Garden News 3
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