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Little Garden seedlings are a fun way to start your gardening journey. Once your seeds have grown<br />
into seedlings, you can start to think about planting them outside to enjoy. If you don’t have a vege patch already,<br />
find an adult to help pick a nice, sunny, sheltered spot to create a new garden.<br />
Or if space is short, pots or growing bags are great portable options.<br />
Below are some of our top gardening tips to help you grow.<br />
WHAT TO GROW<br />
Nothing beats the satisfaction of<br />
growing your own fresh food or<br />
flowers, and no matter what the time<br />
of year, there is always something<br />
you can add to your garden.<br />
This will give them the best chance<br />
of growing big and strong, so you’ll<br />
be enjoying them in no time! It will<br />
also ensure you have an ongoing<br />
supply of seasonal vegetables to<br />
enjoy.<br />
SPACE<br />
Consider what seedlings you have<br />
ready to plant, and make sure you<br />
have enough space for them to<br />
grow. Herbs such as coriander and<br />
chives only require a small amount of<br />
space, but veges such as sweetcorn<br />
or cabbage will require much more<br />
room as they grow.<br />
PREPARE<br />
Dig over the garden space to lift up<br />
any hard soil and to help you remove<br />
any old plants/roots that might be<br />
hidden underneath. This will provide<br />
a soft and welcoming garden bed for<br />
your seedlings to enjoy.<br />
SOIL<br />
Just like your hungry tummy, soil<br />
needs to contain plenty of food to<br />
help plants grow. Add some Tui<br />
Compost or Tui Sheep Pellets to the<br />
soil for an extra boost. Make sure<br />
you wash your hands after handling<br />
any sheep pellets.<br />
PLANTING<br />
It’s best to plant your seedlings<br />
earlier or later in the day. The<br />
temperature is usually cooler at this<br />
time, meaning your freshly planted<br />
seedlings won’t be impacted by the<br />
heat of the day.<br />
Some plants make great friends,<br />
and help each other grow. This<br />
is called ‘companion planting’, an<br />
example being carrots and onions,<br />
which are plants with strong scents<br />
that help drive each other’s pests<br />
away.<br />
WATERING/FEEDING<br />
Plants need lots of water and plenty<br />
of food to grow and to produce<br />
yummy veges for us to eat. Water<br />
your garden regularly in the warmer<br />
months to keep the soil moist. It is<br />
best to do this in the morning or<br />
early evening. To feed your garden,<br />
use a fertiliser to help keep its<br />
tummy full. This will ensure your<br />
plants have lots of energy to grow<br />
big and strong.<br />
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