‘Grow your Own’ Articles
Time to start planning your vegetable patch
The weather's not good, but I can't help thinking about the coming months and can't wait to get started on the vegetable patch and in the polytunnel. As we have just moved, we'll being starting from scratch in the spring. Lots of digging to do, a polytunnel that needs a cover on it, and weeds to pull out. We need to start planning too - decide [...]
Fruit ‘n’ Nuts … and we’re not talking Cadbury’s
What's happened to the fruit and nuts this year! From two apple trees, one plum tree, one cherry tree, and numerous blackberry bushes, our harvest has been pitiful. We've managed to collect half a dozen blackberries, and one apple this year. That's it! Disappointed? Absolutely. The price of fruit isn't cheap, so growing our own was meant to be [...]
Thinning out your Seedlings
Follow our practical guide on how to thin out your seedlings. So, the moment has arrived when your seeds have started to sprout and you need to give them a little more room to grow. You'll know it's the right time to prick out your seedlings as they will be big enough for you to handle and have two or more sets of leaves on them. So, [...]
Sowing seeds
Follow our practical guide on sowing seeds There's nothing more satisfying than watching your own plants grow from seed. It can give you real pleasure watching your empty-looking pot / seed tray come to life with seedlings, and it's your nurturing that achieves it. The majority of seeds require moisture and warmth to get them started. [...]
