Proof that vegetable growing can be done by anybody. From a couple of under 30s – one who grew up growing and one who has just got going…
Last weekend, we also did some other sowings. These were mainly for trial purposes to see whether the seeds we'd been sowing last year were still viable. Although we're hoping that they're still germinating because it means we can use the seed for another year, we're also secretly hoping that the trial seeds germinate so... Continue Reading →
It didn't take long for our Yellow Mimi tomatoes to germinate, which is great news! Therefore, we pricked them out into a good quality, fine compost and they will grow on in these cells for a few weeks. They are currently being looked after in Dad's greenhouse as that's heated and the seedlings need some... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, some of our peppers needed pricking out. For those of you totally new to growing, "pricking out" is the term used for transplanting recently germinated seedlings into their first pot or cell tray. After this, it is typically referred to as "potting on" or "planting out" depending on whether you're upgrading the plant's... Continue Reading →
Although we've got through the shortest day back in December (and Blue Monday earlier in the week), this is still my least favourite time of the year. The nights might be drawing out, but not quick enough, and its cold, wet and more often than not frosty and or foggy. Therefore, what better time to... Continue Reading →
Although overall we were really pleased with how our little garden grew for us last year, but this post is focused on some of our learnings from the 2021 growing season. We'll come on to celebrate some of our favourite bits in a future post. Our first one relates to peppers. Although we've just about... Continue Reading →
We've been growing a variety of tomatoes for a couple of years now called Yellow Mimi. It's a yellow, cherry tomato that we originally came across as a result of our membership with The National Vegetable Society. As part of our membership each year, the Society's sponsors provide some free packets of seeds to members.... Continue Reading →
It's always exciting to start sowing seeds for the new year, and as we've said before, peppers take a fair while to grow, so they're our first! This year we had planned to focus on sweet peppers rather than chillies - although we like the odd chilli in a chill con carne or curry or... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since we last posted, but one of our New Year's Resolutions is to pick up the frequency of our posts again. It's much easier to do that once we get into the spring and summer months, but that doesn't mean there's nothing at all going on in the garden at the... Continue Reading →
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