The RHS runs test plantings of different varieties. Graham Rice learns how visitors can get involved

Garden events: What’s on (June 14 - 24)
Your guide to the week’s gardening events, up and down the country.

gardening: The arrival of sweetpeas
Sweetpeas, those lovely, fragrant harbingers of summer, are on their way. Sarah Raven picks the best.

gardening: The floral display at Wimbledon
David White on the firm that provides a smash-hit service at the home of tennis.

Envirocycle Composter
Envirocycle Composter / Compost Maker - A 2 in 1 systemThe Envirocycle Composter/Compost Maker produces quality compost more quickly and more easily than conventional composters by its rolling and mixing action which keeps the ingredients well mixed and aerated.The Envirocycle Composter/Compost maker makes compost tea, a rich organic liquid plant food so much appreciated by the gardeners. This liquid can be collected in the unique compost a maker base.No messy digging to turn the compost pile. Simply give the drum a few turns and your compost remains well mixed. Compact, durable and user-friendly Aeration occurs through small openings on the drum Lockable lid prevents access to the compost by small animals The drum is indented for easy gripping and rolling The base is able to collect up to 5 gallons of liquid fertilizer or compost tea Option of direct drainage of base into ground Easier to handle and easier to turn the drum for effortless rotation. Small holes at the top of the tank allow the moisture to run in and collect in the base. Year round composting. It ideally suits todays urban lifestyle, and is perfect on a balcony, in a garage or in the garden. Specifications: Carton Size: H 31.5" x W 26" x D 20.5" Carton Weight: 23 pounds Capacity: 5 bushels Drum: Dimension: H 64.77 cm x W 64.77 cm x D 50.80 cm Base : Dimension: H 13.97 cm x W 54.61 cm x D 51.43 cm Materials: Virgin Plastic 50%, Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic 50% Turning is SimpleYou need no mixing tools. Make sure the door is closed, put your fingers in the grooves and spin the composter one full turn. Inside, your new throwouts are getting mixed in as new matter to your compost thus creating oxygen to speed up decomposition and eliminate odors.Removing Compost is EasyTo dump compost directly onto your soil or garden, just fasten the door latch and roll the drum off the base and into your garden; remove the door and dump the compost right where you want it. Or dump your compost into a wheel barow, cart, tarp, or garbage bag if you want to collect it. To make potting soil, just scoop it out and add it to your mix.Heres a unique design feature youre sure to love…The tank base collects your compost tea - natures miracle fertilizer!Gardeners call the liquid runoff that forms when organic matter decomposes "compost tea".Its shock-full of nutrients!Theres no better plant food for houseplants or fertilizer for landscaping plants!And best of all - its FREE!Small holes at the top of the tank allow the moisture to run in and collect in the base. Available in 2 colors: black and green

Garden events: What’s on (June 7 - 15)
Your guide to the week’s gardening events, up and down the country.

gardening: Growing grapes in Britain
John Cushnie on how British gardeners can now plan to grow edible and juicy fruit.

AeroGrow AeroGarden Indoor gardening Kit with Gourmet Herbs Black
The AeroGarden is the world’s first kitchen garden appliance an attractive user-friendly indoor garden that lets virtually anyone grow Farmer’s Market Fresh lettuce tomatoes herbs chili peppers strawberries and more indoors yearround Product Features NASA proven Aeroponic technology grows plants up to 5 times faster than in soil with no dirt weeds or mess Computerized “smart” garden selfwatering self-feeding “plug-and-grow” kitchen gardening system Revolutionary patent-pending nutrient delivery system Adjustable sun spectrum grow lights with integrated fully automated timing system Microprocessor-based nutrient reminder system automatically alerts consumer when to add food and water Bio-dome seed pods pre-seeded for foolproof “plug-and-grow” convenience Customized time-release nutrients automatically adjust water pH to optimal levels Includes everything you need to grow - just add water Product Includes Gourmet Herb Seed Kit which includes Pre-seeded bio-dome grow pods Time release nutrients Tending and harvesting gruide with recipes 2 AeroGarden Grow Bulbs Product Specifications Width 10 5 in Height - Max 21 in Depth 16 in

Sleightholmedale: the moor the merrier
High in North Yorkshire, the gardens of Sleightholmedale refuse to be cowed by the climate, and dance whenever they can. By Stephen Lacey.

gardening: The best flowers for cutting
Sarah Raven chooses the best flowers for cutting.

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