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Why do I prefer container gardening?

Almost all my plants are kept in containers - any shape and size! A lot of people do prefer to garden in raised beds, the soil can keep its quality better year after year in the ground.  But I prefer to use a different container for each plant! Keep reading to hear my pros and cons for container gardening. u/Longjumping-Quit7471, u/Living-Valuable-376, u/Parking-Bit-9217, u/RaintreeJames   What is container gardening? Container gardening is keeping all your plants in pots. It's ideal for if you don't have much space, or for me it works better! For beginners it's a good way to start, you don't need to buy much.  Weeding your plants is much easier: With only the space in the container, it's easier to keep up with weeding. As I’m weeding more often, I find the roots don't get a chance to develop, and they pull out easier. I can avoid the pesky mosquitoes in the summer: Mosquitos are the devil in the summer! Where I still have some beds, over the winter I can't

Christmas tree farms to visit in Essex 2021!

Photo by Hurley's Christmas Farm

Soon will be a great time to choose your fresh Christmas trees! After reading my post about the different types, I hope you have a good idea of what tree you are looking for.

In this post I have listed 8 farms for you to visit and what trees they sell (listed on their website).

 

Hurley’s Christmas Farm

Woodham Road (Old Road), Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QL

  • Open from the 25th of November
  • Click and collect
  • 3/4ft to 12ft trees

 

Christmas Wrapped Up

Easter Hall, Aythorpe Roding, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1PE

  • Open 1st of November to 22nd of December
  • Trees can be delivered to your door
  • 4ft to 30ft trees
  • Cut and potted trees

 

Leigh Trees

The A127 Christmas Tree Farm, 579 Prince Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS0 0JJ

  • Open 22nd of November to 23rd of December
  • Free local delivery
  • Offer Christmas tree rentals
  • ‘Luxury’ Nordmann Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce

 

Alsa Wood Farm

Alsa Wood, Alsa Street, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex CM24 8SX

  • Open from the 25th of November
  • Fresh cut and potted trees

 

Fiveways Fruit Farm

Heath Rd, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0QR, United Kingdom 

  • Open from 26th of November
  • Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir
  • Fresh cut and potted trees

 

Harold’s Park

Harold’s Park Farm, Bumbles Green, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2SF

  • Open 27th of November to 24th of December
  • Prices listed on website
  • Delivery up to 10 miles outside the North Circular
  • 3ft to 30ft trees

 

Rayleigh Christmas Tree Farm

Slatfords Nursery & Garden Centre, Weir Cutting, Arterial Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7TU

  • Opening times not listed at the moment!
  • Nordmann Fir, Norway Spruce, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir
  • Also sell potted trees

 

Slamseys

Slamseys, Blackley Lane, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7QW

  • Opening times not listed at the moment!
  • Cut and potted trees
  • Nordmann Fir and Norway Spruce
  • Pick your trees from their barn

 

I hope you all enjoyed this list and visit one of the great farms!

 

----> Thank you for taking the time to read my blog, Nate.

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