Splitting is one of the most common problems when growing tomato plants. The good news is that those unsightly cracks aren’t caused by pests or disease and can be stopped. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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Ripen green tomatoes with Monty Don’s simple method which quickly ‘turns fruit red’
Tomatoes ripen best when the temperature is between 26C and 30C so some gardeners may find their crop hasn’t ripened as well. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Gardeners urged to throw damaged fruit in gardens instead of bins in September
Gardeners are being asked to keep a hold of any leftover fruit scraps they may be tempted to throw away to help their local ecosystem thrive before the cold weather begins. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Tomato plants grow ‘more bigger and tastier fruit’ with one food scrap it ‘goes wild for’
Tomatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow in the garden, but the secret to getting bigger and juicier yields is to feed them the right fertiliser – you can make it with one kitchen scrap ingredient. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »‘Effective’ 30p method to banish pesky fruit flies – not apple cider vinegar
Fruit flies breed extremely quickly, and can take over the kitchen in no time. Here’s how to get rid of them as soon as they appear. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Tomato plants will grow ‘larger’ fruit if one garden job is done as soon as possible
Gardeners need to pay particular attention to their tomato plants before August ends as if one gardening job is neglected it could lead to smaller and weaker fruit. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Deter fruit flies with item they hate that will also ‘leave your kitchen smelling lovely’
There are a number of strategies to keep fruit flies and other pests out of your kitchen. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Eradicate fruit flies in your kitchen with 1 ingredient – ‘makes the perfect fly catcher’
During the summer months and warmer weather, bugs become more active and breed faster, which increases the insect population. However, this key hack will help avoid any infestations. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Tomato plants grow ‘huge and juicy’ fruit with 1 food scrap gardeners dub best fertiliser
Tomato plants need much more nutrition to bear healthy fruit than other fruit and vegetable plants. Gardeners think they may have found what the ‘best’ homemade fertiliser is. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Gastroenterologist reveals the largely forgotten fruit that can improve your gut health
The doctor appeared on ITV’s This Morning sharing what fruit she thinks not many people are eating enough of. Daily Express :: Health Feed
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