Gardening with the RHS Spring in Full Swing
Apr 24, 2025
Liz Mooney, a horticulturist from RHS Garden Wisley's Edibles team, shares expert tips on growing vegetables like beetroot, turnips, and parsnips. She emphasizes effective planting techniques and pest protection for a thriving garden. Clare Hermans, an authority on Madagascan orchids and recipient of the RHS Elizabeth Medal of Honour, shares her fascinating journey with these rare plants and discusses their cultural significance and conservation efforts. Together, they highlight the joy and challenges of spring gardening.
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Hoeing for Weed Control
- Regular hoeing among seedlings stops weeds from overwhelming the veg patch.
- Use a small hand hoe for precise weeding close to young plants.
Edibles for Limited Sunlight
- Grow shade-tolerant edibles like spinach, radishes, parsley, and coriander in limited sun.
- For shaded fruits try gooseberries, rhubarb, and also consider chard for leafy greens.
Plants for Dry Shade Spots
- For dry shaded borders, choose tough shrubs like viburnum tinus and mahonia.
- Use perennials such as epimediums and perennial geraniums, adding lots of organic matter and watering regularly during establishment.