Things to do in the food garden in June

Things to do in the food garden in June

June is a great time for food growers in the UK. The weather is warm (well, maybe) and the days are long. Lots to do in the food garden in June! Here is a list of things to do and watch out for in our gardens and allotments. Things to do in the food garden in June:...
Things to do in the food garden in May

Things to do in the food garden in May

Finally we can get our more tender seedlings and plants outside and enjoy the warmth of spring! Everything should start shooting up now and there are loads of things to do in the food garden in May. Keep an eye on the weather forecast though and be ready to get the...
Things to do in the food garden in April

Things to do in the food garden in April

Spring has sprung! The sun is (hopefully) shining and the soil is warming up. It’s a real pleasure to be in the food garden in April. Let’s grow loads of food!!! Here’s a list of jobs to be thinking about for the food garden in April: Cover seed beds (cloches,...
Kale Plant: Why Kale is so great – All hail to the Kale!

Kale Plant: Why Kale is so great – All hail to the Kale!

What is your favourite home-grown vegetable? The kale plant is mine for sure! Dead easy to grow from seed to plant, hardy as anything, heavy cropping, versatile to eat, freezable, and right up there with the healthiest and most nutritious of plants on the planet. All...
Germinating seeds on paper towels

Germinating seeds on paper towels

Here is a method for germinating seeds on paper towels that is clean, cheap, easy, and very efficient. If you are struggling to get seeds going, you might want to try this out. For germinating seeds on paper towels all you need are your seeds, paper towels, a...