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BBQ Grilling Basics

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:22:47 +0000

Approaching the grill for the first time? Or maybe you’ve grilled before but were less than thrilled with the results. Either way, relax. With these tips you’ll soon be brandishing the tongs like a pro. Starting Up Charcoal: On the charcoal grate, place crumpled newspaper or fuel cubes. Cover with charcoal briquets to form [...]

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How to properley cook on a BBQ

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:20:08 +0000

Direct (Grilling) vs. Indirect (Roasting) Method Weber charcoal grills and Weber gas barbecues give you great grilled results every time because they are designed to give you ultimate control of your grilling temperature and cooking method. Here we explain the secret to great grilling. (Remember, whether you’re cooking by the Direct or Indirect Method, always grill [...]

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Mesquite Smoked Salmon Starter on the BBQ

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:10:05 +0000

Recipe provided by Weber BBQ’s INGREDIENTS 1 side of salmon (chef to cut in portion sizes) A dash of olive oil Salt & freshly ground black pepper ACCESSORIES REQUIRED Grilling Tray Basting Brush with cup 2 handfuls of mesquite wood chips Chimey Starter COOKING METHOD In the kitchen 1. Soak 2 handfuls of wood chips for at least 30 minutes 2. Examine the Salmon for bones, cut into [...]

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Attracting Birds into your garden

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:53:53 +0000

Encourage birds into your garden and they in turn will help reduce your pest problems. The way you choose to plant and cultivate your garden can increase the number of birds which visit. To maximise the number of birds of your garden, ensure you have a good selection of native plants. Larger trees such as beech [...]

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Grow your Own Strawberrys using a Strawberry Tub

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:46:10 +0000

Why not try your hand at growing your own strawberries in a handy tub. Strawberries can be easily grown in a strawberry tub, these are recognisable as urn shaped pots with small pockets down each side. Strawberry tubs come in many different sizes allowing you to find the perfect one to suite the size of your [...]

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Beginners Guide to planting roses

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:40:53 +0000

Not only are roses adored worldwide, but they symbolise romance, love and passion. Add interest to your garden by growing some for yourself. If you have not planted roses before, speak to your local florist or garden centre to establish which plant would be best suited to your soil type and climate. They may advise that [...]

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Starting a Herb Garden

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:30:53 +0000

Why not stimulate your senses by creating a herb plot in your garden. Add interest with an abundance of different scents, colours and textures to liven up any outdoor area. Not only do herb gardens create an attractive focal point in your garden but they can also be a welcome addition for use in your kitchen [...]

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Spring Pond Maintenance

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:28:02 +0000

Having a water garden or pond is very rewarding and can add beauty to your garden. But it is essential to keep up maintenance throughout the year, and each season brings new challenges alongside changing weather conditions. As spring approaches, the outside temperature starts to warm up and heaters can be replaced with pumps, which [...]

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New Plant Protection Tunnels

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:24:12 +0000

Cold weather, particularly frost, causes the water in plant cells to freeze, damaging the cell wall. Even hardy plants and tough evergreens can be damaged by prolonged spells of severe cold when soil becomes frozen. When freezing temperatures are expected, gardeners must take measures to protect outdoor plants from freezing. Protecting plants from the cold [...]

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Organic Planting Basics

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:51 +0000

One of the most interesting features that you can have in your home is a garden. However, there are a lot of things that you need to take into consideration when growing one. For example, how are you supposed to create the garden layout? What are the features that you need to incorporate in the [...]

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A blast of colour in your Garden

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:49:21 +0000

It is achievable to create colour all year round in your garden with a little careful planning. At the start of spring, colour can be injected into your garden with the use of planters, bulbs and spring flowering shrubs, all of which are a welcome addition and add vibrancy after the long winter months. To create the [...]

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How to protect your plants from frost

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:48:05 +0000

With the long drawn out winter showing little signs of subsiding, it is essential to protect your garden form the harsh drop in overnight temperatures. Through out the winter plants such as soft woods, actively growing bloomers and potted plants are the most likely to be affected by the frost. Low overnight temperatures freeze the moisture [...]

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Teaching children how to make compost

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:45:01 +0000

Children are never too young to enjoy the outdoors, so experience the joy of gardening with the whole family. There are many fun projects and activities to help get those little green-fingers twitching. Why not try your hand at making your own compost. Children will love to see the gradual change in its composition and the benefits [...]

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Create a Scented Garden

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:47:01 +0000

There is nothing quite like the feeling you get when walking past a sweetly scented plant. HOW SCENTED Scented plants can vary from those with strong scents you can smell from ten metres away, through to delicately scented flowers that can only be enjoyed when you put your nose right up close. Make sure you choose [...]

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Want a garden that looks “established” very quickly?

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:43:49 +0000

You can either buy advanced plants or grow fast growing plants. In a temperate climate most trees and shrubs will take at least a few years from planting to fill out and make a garden look established. In a tropical climate this can be a lot faster, but with the right plant choices, in any climate, a [...]

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Hydroponics For the Home Gardener

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:37:05 +0000

Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants without soil. The roots grow either in air, which is kept very humid; in water, which is well aerated; or in some solid, non-soil medium, which is kept moist. The water around the roots contains a carefully balanced mixture of nutrients that provides food for the plant. Advantages The amateur [...]

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Peking Duck on the BBQ

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:31:47 +0000

Serves: 3 Prep: 20 Mins BBQ: 120 mins Roasting Method/Gas Medium Ingredients 3 tortillas 1 duck (giblets removed) Salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp chinese five spice powder 1 garlic clove 1/2 cucumber small piece of ginger 1 bunch of spring onions Runny honey 1 cup of plum or hoisin sauce Accessories Required 2 Large Dip Pans Basting brush & cup Roast Holder Meat thermometer Cooking Method In the kitchen 1. Finely chop the spring [...]

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Paraffin Greenhouse Heaters

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:51:24 +0000

Heating your greenhouse is a necessary but often money-consuming task. However, for smaller areas requiring frost protection, paraffin could be the solution you’ve been looking for. As an alternative to both electric and gas, paraffin is a more traditional option. The Bio Green Warmax range of paraffin greenhouse heaters will protect your plants and help [...]

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Lawn care in winter

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:47:18 +0000

During winter, the harsh weather can have adverse effects on your lawn, but with some simple maintenance, this will be easy to overcome and you will soon be enjoying a beautiful lawn when spring comes around. If we experience a long dry winter, with a small amount of rainfall, it is still essential that you water [...]

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Did you know that a single family of moles can occupy up to half an acre of land?

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:45:31 +0000

Burrowing activity is at a peak in the spring while the parents find food for the new litter of baby moles. And of course, spring is an important season when it comes to lawn care, so the tell-tale sight of mole hills across your lawn can be the bane of our lives. Now is a [...]

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