Mulching your vegetable beds is one of the easiest ways to replenish the soil with nutrients after the growing season has ended. Especially if you have a no-dig garden, which means you aren’t digging in organic matter, mulching is vital. It has the additional benefit that a layer of mulch will suppress the growth of … Read more
Part of the Nightshade family, like tomatoes and peppers, aubergines are a popular vegetable around the world. But can you grow them in the UK? Originated from Asia and Africa, according to the National History Museum, the aubergine has been used for food, medicine and clothing for thousands of year. Today it’s an important crop … Read more
Every gardener knows that healthy plants start with healthy soil. But what does healthy soil look like and how do you get it? That’s the question I asked myself not long ago. I knew that there are different types of soil, such as clay soils or sandy soils, and that soil that contains nutrients is … Read more
Last year we got Jerusalem artichokes from our local organic farm and I loved them. So I decided to grow them myself. We did some alterations in our garden, which gives me an extra two vegetable beds, yay. Of course, these need to be filled and as I want to grow more perennial crops, my … Read more
Peppers are an underrated vegetable in my opinion. It’s super versatile, tasty, and healthy. Yet, not too many people are growing sweet peppers in the UK. I want to change that. Did you know that they are a great source of dietary fibre while being low in calories? Bell peppers also contain many vitamins and … Read more
Asparagus is my favourite spring treat and I eagerly await the time it’s in season. And there is nothing better than homegrown asparagus. I always thought that growing asparagus is difficult and not worth it. But after we moved to the country, which gave me more space to grow vegetables, I decided to give it … Read more
Ever since childhood, the taste of summer has been that of watermelon for me. The juicy, sweet flesh is just the perfect treat on a hot summer’s day. Knowing that watermelons need warmth to grow, I wondered if it would be possible to grow them in the UK. To my utter delight, my research found … Read more
Cucumbers are one of those vegetables that taste so much better when homegrown. So no wonder it’s a favourite with so many British gardeners. For me, cucumbers are a staple in summer salads, and not just because I love their taste. Cucumbers consist mostly of water, so they help you keep hydrated on hot days. … Read more
Tomatoes are one of the most grown plants in UK vegetable gardens. And it’s easy to see why, as homegrown tomatoes will beat shop-bought ones every time. Originally coming from South America, they are today as common in our gardens as English lavender. They are suitable for beginners as well as seasoned gardeners and can … Read more
Courgettes are one of those vegetables that most gardeners grow in their gardens. That’s because they’re easy to grow and you get tasty courgettes all summer. For me, courgettes are one of the typical summer vegetables. They are so versatile, as they can be added to sauces or curries, roasted or grilled on the BBQ, … Read more