Hartley Magazine

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Forcing Bulbs in the Greenhouse

One of the best benefits of a greenhouse is bringing bulbs to bloom at the time when you most need them—décor, a celebration, or just for cheer in the darkest winter days. This month I’m talking with Brent Heath, the eponymous head of the family-owned mail order business, Brent and Becky’s. After an amazing number […]

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Litchi / Lychee / Lie Tomato

Okay, I was misled into getting seed for this greenhouse ‘delight’, from the advertisements I foolishly imagined the flavour would be delicious. From it’s parentage it looked promising; the Solanum family gives us many tasty fruits, so this ‘easy annual’ Lychee / Litchi Tomato, S. sisymbrifolium could be an excellent crop. Coming from Brazil this […]

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Growing heritage edibles – One of 2024’s biggest Greenhouse trends

At Hartley Botanic, we believe that growing edibles from heritage seeds is one of the biggest trends amongst Greenhouse owners this year. Interest in heritage, edible varieties, some of which can be traced back to as early as the 1600’s, has been largely driven by the rediscovery of their unbeatable flavours. Often tender crops, requiring […]