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…
Next up on the list of preparations for the greenhouse being erected was washing the panes of glass. We sorted ourselves a little conveyor belt system where we washed the panes with warm soapy water, rinsed them down with clean cold water. It was surprising how dirty the panes of glass were! We didn't realise... Continue Reading →
We've got a variety of veg already growing in containers out in the back garden. First up, we have the Falco turnips which took less than a week to germinate! The spacing I did with the seeds doesn't look too bad so far, but only time will tell as more of the seeds germinate! The... Continue Reading →
We're also trying another new vegetable for 2021, pak choi. We really like the ones we buy in the supermarket with stir fry and Asian curries, so we thought we'd give growing some a go. The seeds look just like other cauliflowers and cabbages we've grown, which is not a surprise seeing as they are... Continue Reading →
The herbs are mostly pricked out now into cell trays and are also growing on in Dad's polytunnel. Below are a few photos of the various sorts we've got growing. These plants will stay in these cell trays until they are ready to plant outside. Although the cells are not very big, these herbs are... Continue Reading →
Within a week of sowing, both the coriander and tarragon had started to germinate and were ready to take off the propagator. Just like the seeds, the tarragon seedlings have come through and are absolutely tiny. Hopefully you can the couple that have germinated in the photo below, but you might need a magnifying glass!... Continue Reading →
I mentioned in one of our recent blog posts that since moving into our own house, we don't have much of a set up in place for growing vegetables. However, we're still keen to grow a few bits and pieces in 2021. Although we haven't quite worked out what and where we're going to grow... Continue Reading →
We wanted to give a quick update on some of the things we've been up to this weekend (in between heavy downpours of rain!) We've been a bit quiet for the past few weeks. There are two reasons: 1. That it's that time of year where the nights draw in and it gets colder and wetter,... Continue Reading →
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