Gardening with the RHS Episode 2: Slugs, Potatoes and Strawberries - behind the scenes at RHS Garden, Wisley.
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Mar 7, 2013 Join Lee Hunt, Principal Horticultural Advisor at Wisley, as he shares insider tips on growing the perfect potatoes and the art of cultivating strawberries that bear fruit all summer long. Discover the surprising benefits of slugs in your garden and learn about easy wildflower planting to attract bees and butterflies. Lee also highlights vibrant flowers to see at Wisley this March. With practical advice for aspiring gardeners, there’s plenty to inspire your green thumb!
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Early Indoor Strawberries
- Plant early strawberry varieties indoors in autumn for an earlier crop by a few weeks.
- Use grow bags raised off the ground for good drainage to avoid dirtying the fruit and save space.
Grow Wildflowers for Wildlife
- Sow wildflower seeds by digging a patch or adding them to lawns with slits to attract pollinators.
- Native and pictorial meadow mixes bloom by summer and support bees, butterflies, and birds.
Growing Early Potatoes
- Plant early potatoes in containers or ground from March-April to avoid blight.
- Use a 50/50 mix of garden soil and compost, and plant 3-5 potatoes per grow bag for best yield.