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…
We thought it would be a good opportunity to update you on our various container growing adventures. The onions, beetroot and carrots are all coming along nicely. It'll be a little bit of time before they're ready to harvest, but they're all moving along as expected. The lettuces are also growing well. We think we... Continue Reading →
I've never grown cucamelons before, but I re-discovered a small packet of seeds in my seed box. They'd been there for a couple of years since my sister thought it would be a good idea to buy me a "grow your own cocktails" kit for my birthday. Needless to say, I tend to prefer to... Continue Reading →
There are an increasing number of great varieties of courgettes these days that are bred specifically to be grown in containers. Some examples are Parador (which is also a lovely yellow variety of courgette), Patio Star and Midnight. Last weekend, I planted a Patio Star and a Midnight in 30 litre pots. We've grown these... Continue Reading →
The radishes which we sowed on Monday had already germinated by Wednesday! You can see that today they have all germinated and have got their first two true leaves. The potato has also had a growth spurt, almost doubling the amount of haulm from this time last week! The other salad vegetables and runner beans... Continue Reading →
We took bank holiday Monday as the perfect opportunity to spend a day in the garden - the weather was fantastic! As many people (especially newer growers) do not have that much space to devote to growing vegetables, we thought we would share with you the types of things it is possible to grow in... Continue Reading →
The National Vegetable Society (NVS) Southern Branch held their 2018 AGM today. This was supposed to be hosted by the Sussex DA in Ashurst a couple of weeks ago, but had to be cancelled at the last minute due to snow. Therefore, it was re-arranged for today and the venue changed to RHS Wisley Gardens.... Continue Reading →
With the many joys that come with a four day weekend, we found some time to spend out in the garden - when we weren't eating copious amounts of chocolate, of course! It was a shame the rain had to be so persistent - but keeping you dry is one of the many things greenhouses... Continue Reading →
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