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1. Gardening relaxes Siena

If you want some company while seeding and rake, gardener Paul Merrett information on getting a small portable radio. "Digging, planting and watering can be just jobs," he says. Sienna Miller, has recently begun grow your own fruit and vegetables and finds it very therapeutic, "I'm trying to make my place in the country self-sufficient - I'm planting a garden. I love to have that balance in life that I, as it can be a little crazy. "

2. Barack peas put in place

Following Obama's example and Plan your patch before digging, they have isolated the peas and other vegetables herbs. Sam Kass, assistant chef, said that some of the cooked vegetables grown White House and some will be given to a local soup kitchen, where the President has helped serve lunch. Merrett said: "Take time to plan what want to grow and create their beds on this plan. permanent crops such as rhubarb and asparagus are very good, only requiring planting once. "

3. They grow herbs near the kitchen

"Growing up all your herbs within easy reach of the kitchen, in your own backyard. Do not make the mistake of Grow your herbs in the award, "says Merrett." For the cook, adding herbs is often an "impulse of the moment decision" before Food is served - the last thing you need plates, lunch is a ten-minute cycle ride to your award.

4. The size is not everything

No room for an award? Herbs are tough and wild plants thrive easily in your windowsill, but not even need full sunlight. window boxes using small spaces very well. Rocket, chervil, parsley and red mustard grow in areas that Shadey thyme, sage, rosemary, tarragon and oregano prefer full sun. You can grow smaller varieties of fruits and vegetables in the window too. Cherry tomato plant in a grow bag or pot plant with a plate underneath and water regularly. Why not try the chiles and peppers, too?

5. Palacio plant growing tips

"I garden centers found a bit restrictive in the choice of plants. The online option was given a much wider choice. Most nurseries that sell the great favorite of strawberry supermarket called Alicante. It is prolific and reliable, but I think it lacks flavor compared to a cutter or the French Honeyoye Gauruguette. Claire Midgley, the Deputy Manager Jardines de la Reina, has described the wide range of vegetables grown in the Buckingham Palace: "We have Jewish, Stuttgarter onions, leek Musselburgh, sweet corn, red beets Ace, Fly Away carrots and a great danger of climbing beans called Blue Queen. Very real.

6. How Queen's garden grows

Opt for alternatives to pesticides and harmful chemicals. The Queen is setting a good example by being a green gardener, said a palace spokesman. 'Algae liquid has been used [in the Buckingham Palace] to feed plants and garlic are used to determine the aphids.

7. Recipe

'Learn cooking ... Quick! "Says Merrett. "Having a great interest in cooking will also help to choose a particular variety of a crop over another."

8. Insider Knowledge

Know your local builder. Loft conversions are increasing in all Merrett part of West London and throw a lot Heavy duty beams are ideal for lining the beds and paths around the vegetable patch. He gave his mobile number for the local builder, who then called whenever there was a pile of wood for Merrett to put to good use.

9. Battle of the pigeons

Magpies and pigeons are very competitive when it comes vegetable consumption. "The response was to cover the crops with the network of tunnels that I bought online from Crocus. Merrett says." They are easy to store when not in use and easier to bear when necessary. "

10. Fern plans of the Good Life

Fern Britton is the creation of a garden in their family home. After leaving this morning, said: "My plans are to create a garden. I want to own my house and cook healthy food for children while smiling, instead of being tired. "

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