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Why you should not grow potatoes in tyres and my favourite space saving growing methods.

Why you should not grow potatoes in tyres and my favourite space saving growing methods.

by admin | May 30, 2015 | AUTUMN, HOW TO GROW

Many years ago it was very trendy to grow potatoes in recycles tyres. They were cheap (usually free) and very accessible. The reason this growing method was so popular was because it was so easy – just throw a tyre on the ground pop in a couple of sprouted...
Potatoes – Which ones to grow and how to cook them.

Potatoes – Which ones to grow and how to cook them.

by admin | May 24, 2015 | AUTUMN, USING YOUR PRODUCE

This season I have harvest several great crops of potatoes. I love to grow potatoes as they are so productive and their nutritional value is fabulous. Here is a simple diagram that lets you know what your average potato contains. I usually plant a number of varieties,...
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