Greenhouses can serve a huge number of purposes, and so the answer to whether greenhouses work in winter really depends on how you plan to use it. They certainly can provide benefits, but the scale of these benefits depend on your individual set-up and how you intend to use your greenhouse. Let’s look at some … Read more
Greenhouses have so many benefits for passionate gardeners, but possibly the very thing of all is using them to grow fruits and vegetables. If you’re passionate about producing your own food at home then greenhouses can be fantastic for growing vegetables. Here are the very best reasons why greenhouses are brilliant for food production: Longer … Read more
Much to many people’s surprise it is quite possible to grow watermelon right here in the UK. While growing watermelons can provide a number of challenges to those of us in cooler climates I’m here to discuss how you can succeed. Read on to discover how even in cold old Blighty you can be harvesting … Read more
Cucumber Sherpa is a vigorous vine that produces copious cucumber fruits all summer long. Unsurprisingly it has become a firm favorite in my own garden. In this article I’d therefore like to discuss my own personal experience of successfully growing Cucumber Sherpa, so if you’re considering this variety you’ll know exactly what to expect. How … Read more
Watermelon Rosario is one of the most popular varieties of watermelon to grow from seed. While they need warm growing conditions, Watermelon Rosario are capable of producing quite an impressive crop of home-grown watermelons even in temperate areas. Having grown Watermelon Rosario myself for the last few years, yet found information on the internet lacking, … Read more
Courgette One Ball is an exciting variety of squash which I grew for the first time in 2020. As the covid lockdown continued to bite I spent more time than ever planting seeds and trying new varieties of vegetables. I have to say that I consider Courgette One Ball one of my finest discoveries, and … Read more
Vegetable patches can be a hive of activity at the height of the season, producing a seemingly never-ending supply of fresh produce. As summer starts to fade, however, it’s obvious to consider what to do with your vegetable patch over winter? Fortunately there are all sorts of possibilities open to you. Let’s take a look … Read more
Be honest: you’ve got a shady patch of ground and you have no idea what to do with it. The good news is that even these areas can be productive – when you know what to grow. As someone who has tried to grow all sorts of vegetables in the shadier parts of my plot … Read more
Fertilizer can make the difference between success and failure in your garden; especially if, like me, you grow an array of fruits and vegetables each year. More nutrients means healthier plants and better yields. Unfortunately artificial fertilizers can be expensive, heavy to carry and can come with a wealth of safety warnings. In this article, … Read more
Rhubarb is a plant that enjoys summer-like weather. Sadly this weather typically doesn’t last for long in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Forcing rhubarb is a way to “trick” your rhubarb plants into fruiting earlier in the year, extending your harvesting season. Just as importantly forced rhubarb tends to have a sweeter flavor, and … Read more