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Top tip When planting up your fresh spring hanging baskets why not use your old knitwear or newspapers for a no cost basket liner, this will save you plenty, and the money saved can go towards better quality compost and plants. Don’t throw away the remnants of last summer's baskets; either dig it into your garden or at the very least put it in your compost bin.

Care details for Marquee We suggest you use hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, alternatively use a specialist cleaner..."Fenwick’s" which is stocked in most DIY chains and caravanning stores. Please ensure your material is completely dry before you store it away. If you pack your marquee covers away whilst still damp, the material may perish and fall apart as mould will attack the fibres.

Oregano growing Oregano can be grown from seed but is usually cultivated from pot grown plants available at Nurseries. It can be potted up at any time of the year into a 30 cm (12 inch) pot . Remember it is a Mediterranean herb and will not tolerate being waterlogged so ensure drainage is good . As it will thrive on neglect, you only need to feed it if the plant turns yellow or poorly looking. It is best to give the plants shelter or cover with fleece in extremely cold winters . As oregano is a hardy perennial it...

Superfood! Celery is known for being extremely low in calories so much so that you burn the calories off just by eating it. The energy required to chew, swallow, digest and eliminate celery, called the thermic effect, is about 15 percent of its caloric value. So, if you eat 2 stalks that contain a total of 12 calories, you would burn close to two of those 12 calories processing the celery. http://www.livestrong.com/article/299384-how-many-calories-does-eating-a-celery-stick-burn/

why buy a marquee? Marquees are great whether it be for hosting a garden party or commercial events like weddings and fairs, whatever the occasion our specialist tents wont let you down. Our heavy duty marquees have evolved to what is one of the best structures on the market today... tough, durable, adaptable. Ideal to grace any event. Our marquees come is a large variety of sizes and are easy to setup. Why not check them out on our website. https://www.crocodiletrading.co.uk/marquees/

Radish in a Polytunnel Do you have radishes ready for harvest? Well here is a quick recipe for radish and potato salad which goes great in a picnic. Raddises are extremly good for your body Because of their high vitamin C content and natural cleansing effects, regular consumption of radishes can help prevent viral infections not only this but also As a member of the cruciferous vegetable family (same family as broccoli and cabbage) radishes contain phytonutrients, fiber, vitamins and minerals that are cancer protecting. http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1162681/potato-and-radish-salad