Roasted Beetroot – A Delicious Snack From the Garden
I don't often make recipe posts, but this is a great one none the less. The problem at least in my home is that the kids don't like eating beetroots.…
Be Careful Sowing Vegetables in March and April
It may seem a little early for sowing, with night-time temperatures still cool, but I believe they should be OK. I protect with plastic sheeting for outdoor and a cold…
The Makeshift Compost Bin Worked!
I am truly surprised at the speed of this All this material was last years greens. Granted the woody materials aren't there yet, but considering how I wanted to use…
I Need Your Gardening Help and Expertise
I have a bit of a dilemma. I have recycled some old iron gates as a thin fence between the lawn where the kids play and the kitchen garden.The idea…
Gardening Project – A Cold Frame
A while ago I did have a greenhouse which did stand quite nicely at 12 foot long but then after a huge storm through the UK the entire thing was…
Growing Vegetables: 10 Top Tips to Get Started!
We all buy veg, but what if you could harvest your own? Are you starting to get into growing vegetables this year then here are 10 tips to get that…
The Work is Never Done when Dealing with the Snow
Back out again this morning with a lowly temperature of -1c. The sun made it quite pleasant, but there was no melting of the snow today. I had to again…
Let it, Snow, so Long as the Cold Frames are There
I went out on a recovery mission to the veg plot to rescue the overwintered veg. It's a first for me to try and grow through the cold months. I…
Gardening with Egg Shells – Update
I have recently tried a couple of small projects in the garden with the intention to upscale and go full-on kitchen garden. I have been watching eagerly the progress of…