Depending on which part of the world you’re in, there are many plant diseases that can attack and quite often destroy the wonderful vegetable crops that we’ve so lovingly planted and cared for. And the challenge can be even greater if you’re like me and love to grow heritage plants. …
If you’re anything like me, you can spend hours in your local hardware store looking at all the shiny gardening tools and gadgets on offer. But if you’re on a budget or are just starting out, what are the most essential tools you should have? I guess it really depends …
Unfortunately as gardeners, we face many pests and diseases that are keen on devouring our crops before we can. Here are 3 common pests to watch out for if you want a bumper crop. SNAILS Snails absolutely love young tender seedlings and will happily chomp their way through your entire …
If you want to add some color to your veggie patch as well as your salads and other dishes then why not grow some edible flowers. They’re easy to grow and will add a surprise element to your cooking. Here are 5 of the best and how to grow them. …
If you have limited space, with a little imagination and ingenuity you can easily create a vertical container garden to grow your own edible plants. Vertical gardening is becoming very popular and there are now many kits that you can purchase which are easy to set up or you can get creative …
If you’ve ever tasted homegrown potatoes you’d never go back to store-bought ones. The flavor is just amazing and they are surprisingly easy to grow. It helps to prepare your growing area well so that you have a fairly loose friable soil with the addition of some compost. You’ll also …
