Spinach is a really wonderful vegetable that has a variety of uses and is super healthy. But is there a secret to growing spinach without bolting? If you have ever grown spinach during summer, you probably encountered the problem of bolting (which means the plant sets seeds). It’s annoying when this happens, because it means … Read more
Over the past few years, I’ve been hearing a lot of talk about growing in soil blocks. They have become very popular with market gardeners and were recently featured by Monty Don on BBC Gardeners’ World. Over the past few weeks, I have been trying one out for myself to see if they are really … Read more
Making your own compost is not only good for the environment but also great for your veggies. And while it normally takes at least six months to produce usable compost, we will show you how to make compost at home fast. Making your own compost means you don’t have to buy it and to make … Read more
If you have heard about the no-dig gardening method, you might wonder what it’s all about. That’s why, in this complete guide, we tell you how to make a no-dig vegetable garden. I’m always on the lookout for new ways of gardening, especially methods that are better for the environment. For example, we don’t use … Read more
If you are looking to try something new and different this year, then there is nothing better to experiment with than tomatoes. In this article, we will tell you why you should try out unusual tomato varieties and which ones to try. Why Try Out Unusual Tomato Varieties? One great thing about growing your own … Read more
We all know that the key to a thriving vegetable garden is great soil. So you have done a soil test for your vegetable garden, right? Chances are, you haven’t. Because most gardeners don’t. That’s why, in this article, I will explain how important it is to test the soil of your vegetable garden and … Read more
Growing in posts is great, if you are short on space, time or experience. This is why I will tell you which are the 6 best veg to grow in containers. If you want to grow your own fruit or veg, but are short on space, then growing in pots is the answer. But there … Read more
Worm castings (also called vermicompost) are, in my opinion, the very best soil amendment that you can use in your garden. That’s why I wanted to find out how to make my own wormery to get compost for my garden. I have bought worm casts for years and the results have always been impressive, especially … Read more
If you don’t have one, you might wonder if you should be using a greenhouse. It is said that every vegetable gardener needs a greenhouse. But is this true? Greenhouses have been used since the 17th century, so it would seem that they are a useful tool for any gardener. Because they have a variety … Read more
Eating your own homegrown fruit and vegetables is a wonderful thing, and you don’t need a big garden. Learn all about growing vegetables in containers. Growing your own fruit and veg is not only very satisfying, but it also encourages you to eat healthier, because if you grow it, you’ll eat it. And the good … Read more