by admin | Aug 2, 2015 | HOW TO GROW, WINTER
Having a productive herb garden is such a joy and a great addition to any productive backyard. Being able to access fresh herbs at any time is a real privilege and once you get used to having ready access to a wide range of fresh herbs and enjoying the fabulous...
by admin | Jul 19, 2015 | HOW TO GROW, WINTER
Herbs are one of the easiest of all productive plants to grow, but as with all plants there are various ways of establishing plants. Growing them from seed is a cheap and effective way of getting lots of herb plants. Most Herbs can be grown from seed, and in fact it...
by admin | May 2, 2015 | AUTUMN, HOW TO GROW
Globe Artichoke (Cynara Scolymus) is a luscious herbaceous perennial that produces lovely big flower buds that when prepared well are just a delight to eat. I also like to grow them as they are a fabulously elegant architectural plant with their large soft many lobed...
by admin | Jul 11, 2014 | HOW TO GROW, SPRING
Why grow citrus in pots Learn how to grow citrus trees in pots: Citrus are one of those plants that I think are a must in the garden. They have beautiful dark green foliage all year, sensuously perfumed flowers at various times of the year and then produce...
by admin | Jun 18, 2014 | HOW TO GROW, WINTER
Asparagus crowns are in the nurseries and hardware shops at the moment, so it seems a good time to look at both the planting and maintenance of Asparagus. They are one of the easiest vegetables to grow and will produce year after year with very little maintenance. The...
by admin | Mar 23, 2014 | AUTUMN, HOW TO GROW
Broccoli would have to be one of my favourite vegetables to grow, not only because it is tasty and nutritious, with many uses in the kitchen, but also because it is so productive. If it’s looked after properly you can keep harvesting from the same plant...
