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
If you’ve been put off by the idea of growing beetroot because of memories of vinegary slices in salads, think again. Try growing a few and roasting them: you’ll be converted! And a homegrown beetroot is so much better than anything you can buy in a shop. But it’s not just the taste that is … 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
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