Have you ever heard of crop rotation and wondered if this is something you should do in your vegetable garden? Find out in our complete vegetable crop rotation guide. Whenever you read about gardening, you will eventually be told that you should practice crop rotation. But it can seem a bit daunting, and you might … Read more
In the current economic situation, we all look at ways to save money. So, if you want to know how do you save tomato seeds for next year, to save money on seeds, we will tell you. Homegrown tomatoes are an absolute joy. But buying seeds on a regular basis can get expensive. Especially, in … Read more
Comfrey is one of my favourite plants and I believe every single gardener should grow Comfrey. It’s a herb which has been grown by gardeners for decades and sometimes known as Knitbone. This name originated from the fact that this plant was used as a remedy to heal bones if they were broken. In this … Read more
Every vegetable gardener will feed their plants to increase their yield. So what if you could make homemade liquid fertiliser for vegetables rather than buying it? The good news is, it’s very easy and cheap to make your own liquid feed. And once you have the hang of it, you will never go back to … Read more
Christmas potatoes are a fantastic crop to grow, they give you a taste of Spring at a time when nothing else is growing out in the garden. And nothing tastes better than homegrown potatoes. You can grow your own potatoes for Christmas even if you don’t have a big garden, even if you don’t want to spend … Read more
Broccoli is a very useful vegetable because it is a winter crop, and tasty, new spears (often called cut and come again) will keep on growing if you cut the shoots regularly. So, unlike most other vegetables, you can enjoy homegrown broccoli in winter, which is amazing. In this article we will focus on growing … Read more
Homegrown Cucumbers taste so much better than shop-bought ones, there is no doubt about that. And if you don’t have much space, but still want to taste delicious fresh cucumbers, why not try growing cucumbers in pots. Even if you only have limited space or a balcony, you can still get the fresh and yummy … Read more
You may have heard the term companion planting for vegetables and wondered what it was. Wonder no more! In this article, we will explain what companion planting is and how you can use it in your vegetable garden to increase your yield. We will also give you some companion planting examples of the most commonly … Read more
If you have a damaged lawn, it can prove to be a good idea to repair it. Lawn can get damaged due to your own negligence or due to some natural phenomenon like excessive rain or animal disturbance. It might be damaged due to the fact that in past few weeks you were too busy … Read more
Having a polytunnel or greenhouse is a great way to extend your growing season. But what is the best location for your greenhouse or polytunnel? I believe that every gardener, who has the space, should have a greenhouse or a polytunnel. Not only will this allow you to harvest for longer, but you can also … Read more