26 November 2021 | Gardening tips
The art of watering Imagine for a moment that you are parched with thirst. Would a teaspoon of water quench that thirst? Or a tablespoon? Or would you need at least a full glass? Chances are that it will be the latter and yet often we do not apply the same principle...
22 November 2021 | Cucurbits, Gardening tips |
Growing cucurbits – cucumber, zucchini and pumpkin Position Plant in September in punnets, or from October to December outside. Choose a site with full sun and shelter from wind. Soil Preparation Plant cucurbits as seed or seedlings on mounds of compost with a...
9 October 2021 | Gardening tips, Nightshades, Planting guides, Tomatoes, Videos
Growing great tomatoes How to plant tomatoes In this short video Robin Gale-Baker explains how to plant your tomatoes to ensure success! Top hints for growing tomatoes Plant tomatoes deeply – at least half way up their stems. (You can leave the lower leaves on...
15 September 2021 | Brassicas, Gardening tips
Growing the humble radish Easy and quick to grow from seed Can be grown all year round Plant every couple of weeks for a continuous supply Radishes need finely tilled soil 20 – 30cm deep Prepare garden soil by tilling the soil to at least 20 to 30cm deep,...
15 September 2021 | Gardening tips, Planting guides
The passionate vine! Top tips for growing passionfruit Top tips for growing passionfruit: plant new vines in spring build a strong trellis before planting plant bee-attracting flowers as an understory maintain yearly. Passionfruit vines are South American in origin...
15 August 2021 | Gardening tips, Nightshades, Potatoes, Root Vegetables
Growing great spuds part 2 – eatingAug 15, 2021 | Gardening tips, Potatoes | 0 comments Wonderful things about potatoes include their varied skin and flesh colours, textures, tastes and variety of culinary options. No longer is a potato ‘just a...
