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February 15, 2023
Spring is in the Air
After the very changeable winter weather we have experienced over the last few months, we are all very much looking forward to the arrival of spring, as we’re sure most of you are too! Our snowdrops and hellebores have just started to flower, which is a sure sign that the garden is starting to wake up. We are also really excited to see all of our spring bulbs starting to poke through the soil and can’t wait for them to burst into flower over the next few weeks and months.
One area of the garden which we are less than pleased about is our patio and pathways. The winter weather has really taken its toll on all of our hard landscaping to the point where some of us can no longer remember what colour our patio should be! If this sounds familiar to you, then you will love our range of outdoor cleaning products which are perfect for tackling even the toughest dirt and grime.
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February 10, 2023
Planning Ahead for the 2023 Growing Season
We hope you have all had a good start to the year and that you are looking forward to the 2023 growing season? As the hours of daylight start to increase, the MyFarm team are busy planning what we are going to be growing in our allotments and garden vegetable patches this year. Whilst this winter the weather has been fairly unpredictable, alternating between hard frosts and warmer than average temperatures, there are still plenty of jobs which we can be getting on with.
If you’re looking for some inspiration and encouragement to get back outside over the next few weeks, then here are some jobs which the MyFarm team will be tackling.
Get Your Greenhouse Ready for Spring
If your greenhouse is anything like ours, then chances are it has started to turn a slightly unattractive shade of green from a combination of moss and algae. Now is the perfect time of year to give both the inside and outside of your greenhouse a good clean before you start planting your vegetable seedlings. Depending on the size of your greenhouse, the job could take anywhere from a couple of hours to a whole day and is best done on a dry, calm day.
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February 07, 2023
Welcome to the family!
Introducing a new puppy or kitten into your home can stir up a whole range of emotions. There is the excitement of welcoming them in to share your home and meeting the rest of your family. The nervousness of hoping he or she will form a bond with you all or, if you already have existing pets, the worry as to whether they will get on with each other.
Whether you are a first time owner or a seasoned pro, you will all face the same challenges of toilet training; encouraging them not to chew everything in sight or dig up every inch of your garden.
Perfect products for your home
Here at myproductstore we have the ideal solutions to help train your pets to enjoy living in their new home and garden as much as you do.
One of the first tasks to do as a new puppy or kitten owner is training them to go to the toilet in an appropriate place. For puppies this will generally be in your garden or outside space, whereas for kittens it is likely to be in a designated litter tray. However, training can take time and accidents will happen along the way. This is why we have created GET OFF Wash Off Indoor Cleaner Neutraliser 500ml, which is...
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December 20, 2022
Let’s Celebrate The Humble Woodlouse
This month we would like to talk about woodlice and how amazing they are for your garden. There are 30 species of woodlouse native to the UK and they range in colour from brown to grey and even pink. Although many people refer to them as insects or bugs, woodlice are actually crustaceans which means they are closely related to crabs and shrimps.
Woodlice are amazing at recycling
Finding woodlice in your home is not considered desirable, however if you find them in your garden then it is a good sign that you have created a healthy ecosystem. Woodlice feed on dead and decaying matter which means they are important recyclers in the garden. If you have a garden or allotment compost heap, then you may have come across numerous woodlouse living there feeding off your dead plant matter. You will also find them hiding under rocks or amongst fallen leaves as they love the dark and damp conditions which they provide.
Are woodlice bad for the garden?
Contrary to popular belief, woodlice do not damage plants so if you see them in your flower beds then you should leave them where they are rather than attempting to remove them. Unlike aphids or blackflies, they will not destroy healthy plants.
Woodlice also provide a vital food source for other creatures such as shrews, toads, centipedes, some spiders and hedgehogs.Finding woodlice in the home
Woodlice are attracted to damp conditions...
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November 17, 2022
My Farm Products Receive Organic Approval
We are really excited to announce that two products in the My Farm range have recently been approved for use in organic systems by the Organic Farmers & Growers (OF& G) society.
The organic approval applies to Ecofective Pro Root Enhancer and Ecofective Pro Flower Promoter and is a fantastic recognition for the My Farm products. If you are an organic market gardener, smallholder or allotmenteer then you can now use both products safe in the knowledge that they meet all your organic requirements.
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October 26, 2022
Protect Your Home From Moths This Autumn
After the warmth of summer, autumn seems to have announced its arrival a little too abruptly over the last couple of weeks for our liking! Whilst there are still plenty of chores to be getting on with in the garden, our thoughts are starting to turn to jobs around the house, particularly when it is pouring with rain outside.
As we exchange our summer clothes for cosy autumnal jumpers and socks, a few of us have noticed that we are not the only ones looking for warmth. After reaching for a particularly favourite woollen jumper, one colleague was devastated to discover that it was full of tiny holes. The cause of these holes: clothes moths, or more specifically, their larvae.Problematic Clothes Moths
Whilst some moths are attracted to the light, clothes moths prefer warm, dark places to hide and lay their eggs. Did you know that it is actually the larvae that eat your clothes and textiles rather than adult moths? In order to develop into adult moths, the larvae have evolved to live on the Keratin present in natural fibres such as wool, cashmere, fur and feathers. Keratin is also found in human and animal hair and skin - most of which gets combined with household dust in our homes.The Benefits Of Moths
Finding moths inside your home may not be good news for your expensive textiles, but we should all be encouraging them into our outside spaces. Moths and their caterpillars are great for the garden as they are a vital food source for spiders, frogs, hedgehogs, birds and bats. We can all do more to encourage them into our gardens, such as by ensuring they have somewhere to hide during the winter. Instead of cutting back all of your dead plants and clearing up leaves, consider leaving some of them on the ground or in your flower beds to create a natural home for both moths and other insects this autumn and winter.How Can You Prevent...
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October 13, 2022
Gardening Jobs For Your Allotment or Smallholding This October
It can be said that a gardener’s work is never done and this phrase is never truer than in the month of October. Before the clocks go back and our daylight hours get ever shorter, now is the ideal time to get as many jobs done in the allotment plot, smallholding or vegetable patch as possible.
Whilst many of our crops have now finished and started to die back after their growing season, we still have plenty of vegetables left to harvest. We also have an ever-increasing list of vegetables which we would like to get in the ground before winter arrives. Read on for what we will be up to in our vegetable patches over the coming weeks.Vegetables to Harvest This Month
Amazingly we still have a few runner beans and courgettes left on our plants to pick. We will be removing the last of each crop and enjoying them over the next few weeks.We will also be busy digging up the last of our maincrop potatoes and making sure that they are dried off...
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September 28, 2022
Happy, Healthy Houseplants All Year Round
Were you one of the many people who filled their house with plants during the pandemic lockdowns?
The last few years saw a surge of interest in houseplants which shows no signs of slowing down for 2023. For many people, the interest started during the Covid-19 pandemic as they looked for ways to brighten up their home and boost their mood whilst being stuck inside for most of the day. Others have been drawn to the trend for bringing the outside in, especially if they don’t have their own garden or outdoor space to cultivate.Houseplants are great for your health
They don’t just look good, but they can also help with your physical and mental wellbeing.There have been various studies conducted over the last few years which have found that adding greenery to your home can help to reduce stress, improve your mental health, improve concentration levels and much more. Not only that, but many plants even have properties that help improve the air quality in your home!How to care for your houseplants
When adding plants to your home, it is important to remember that as well as making sure they get enough light and water, they will also need nutrients to remain healthy. It’s not one size fits all unfortunately! Be sure to read the plant care labels that come with your plants to make sure you are putting them in the right environment to thrive. Some houseplants will love a sunny windowsill, whilst others thrive in the shade. Many will also have very different needs when it comes to humidity and watering.We’ve got just what you need
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September 08, 2022
New to myproductstore: The My Farm Range
Ecofective Pro Root Enhancer
The My Farm range has been specially created for fruit and vegetable growers such as allotment holders, smallholders, market gardeners and professional contractors. Each product has been designed to solve your common growing problems and help you to improve both the health, quality and yield of your fruit and vegetables.
To help you to get the best growing results, we asked the My Farm technical team to share their hints and tips for how to use the following products in the range:
Ecofective Pro Plant Stimulator
Ecofective Pro Stress Reliever
Ecofective Pro Flower Promoter