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Aquilegia from our Garden - copyright Linda Peppin 2007About Us

The Gardening Register is an easy to follow, informative website covering all aspects of gardening for the beginner as well as the more experienced gardener. We also offer free gardening advice online; whether you have a gardening problem or just need some gardening information this section will help you. You can request help or information by completing our Feedback Form and we will email our response as quickly as possible. Do you love your garden but not sure of the best way to prune your clematis, propagate plants for next year, make the best of your lawn or produce good quality compost? If so then take a look at our gardening articles which we are sure will be useful.

 

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Camelia in our garden. Copyright Linda Peppin 2008Gardens to Visit

Producing and maintaining a beautiful garden can be a lot of hard work so when you've had enough why not treat yourself to a day out or a weekend away. Our Gardens to Visit pages contain details of the many gardens open to the public in England, Scotland and Wales as well as a selection of well known holiday companies to help you extend your stay. We also have details of the UKs Tourist Boards.

 

Periwinkle in our Garden - copyright Linda Peppin 2007The Gardening Year

Most of the questions received by us each week relate to when certain tasks need to take place at what time of the year. To make things easier for you, we have produced a gardening calendar. Month by month The Gardening Year lists the jobs to be carried out in the garden and the greenhouse. Special events for the month are also featured.

 

Corsican Hellebore in our garden. Copyright Linda Peppin 2008Gardening Forums

Most gardeners like nothing better than to chat to other gardeners about their latest project. There are many Gardening Forums available on the internet so we have selected some of the best and written a small review to help you choose the best one for you. If you come across any forums worth a mention please let us know by completing our Feedback Form.

 

 

The Gardening Register is continually browsing the internet to find suppliers of gardening related products. If we feel that a supplier would be of interest to our visitors we will consider them for inclusion in our exclusive shopping list. Each month we review each supplier and feature some of the best, most relevant products available. Scroll down for more:

 

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One of the most enjoyable activities of the summer is barbecuing and there's nothing better than sitting out in the sun with a cold drink and some delicious hot food! We have a number of good suppliers of barbecues and barbecue accessories and a few examples are below.

 

Before you plan your barbecue event you should give some thought to the safety of your guests and yourself. Barbecue food usually consists mainly of meat and often in large quantities. It is also often prepared by people who do not regularly cook such food and so are not always aware of the amount of time needed to ensure the meat is cooked safely. Following the advice below should help ensure that the food you serve is safe to eat.

 

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  • Defrost all meats thoroughly

  • Keep meat in the fridge until needed

  • Keep cooked and uncooked meat completely separate

  • Cut the meat into small portions before cooking

  • Pre-cook chicken to ensure the middle gets cooked properly

  • Use separate utensils for cooked and raw food

  • Make sure that the meat is cooked through by testing a piece or by using a meat thermometer (see Amazon advert below)

  • Keep the heat low to prevent burning the outside before the inside is cooked

  • Serve meat immediately after cooking

  • Keep salad ingredients covered and refrigerated until needed

  • Minimise the use of "high risk" ingredients such as home-made mayonnaise, ham, shell-fish and eggs

  • Have a bowl of warm, soapy water handy for washing hands between cooking

  • Keep all utensils on a clean tray or table away from the food

  • Make sure the cook wears an apron and uses clean towels

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Your own personal safety is another important consideration when barbecuing. You should take the following sensible precautions:

  • Set the barbecue up on a level surface away from plants, fences or flammable materials

  • Never pour petrol or lighter fuel on to the barbecue

  • Use kindling and fire lighters if necessary

  • Keep a bucket of water handy incase of fires

  • Avoid wearing loose clothing which may catch in the flames

  • Make sure the fire is out when you have finished the barbecue

  • Use a plant sprayer to douse flames from dripping fat

  • Use long handled tools and thick oven gloves

Let's hope we have a good summer this year and we're able to enjoy our gardens even more with some al fresco dining with family and friends.

 

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