Growing From Seed With Tom Sharples

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There is nothing so satisfying than adding food to your dinner plate that you've grown from seed. While many gardeners are well-equipped to sow and propagate both vegetables and ornamentals, most others prefer the convenience of potted and plug plants. However, with the costs of plants and food now a significant factor, growing from seed is an attractive option. Tom Sharples has devoted almost half a century to the seed industry and recently retired as Senior Horticultural Manager at Suttons Seeds. Following on from John Stirland's practical advice for seed-sowing earlier in the year, Tom shares his knowledge and tips for our latest episode including the one thing you should do when buying seed from a garden centre.If you've not yet visited our LYG Facebook site, here's the link:https://bit.ly/3oIzVr9You'll find a friendly community of gardeners from a variety of backgrounds all sharing a love of plants and gardening. 

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