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…
The Hative De Niort shallots that we planted out a couple of weeks ago are enjoying their new surroundings. All of them have now started to sprout, and have also sent roots out. It just goes to show that despite it still being reasonably cold at the moment (especially at night), that plants are happy... 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 →
As we mentioned before, it only takes mung beans about a week to grow to maturity. In addition, they need very little care and attention in that time so they are a super easy crop to grow, and make a great addition to stir fry and soups! This is the mung beans a few days... Continue Reading →
We love runner beans, but our earlier sowings are starting to stop producing beans now. So we tried a late sowing and are growing these up a wig wam. In these photos, they had got to the top of their canes and were just starting to flower. When they get to the top of their... Continue Reading →
We thought we'd give a quick update on our second sowing of sugar snap peas. These having been growing away well since we planted them out, so fingers crossed it stays that way. It's always a bit hit and miss as the weather starts to turn cooler at nights again and the days start getting... Continue Reading →
Although we haven't tried one yet to test how hot it is, the Basket of Fire chilli peppers have not taken too much looking after throughout the season. Although they have quite a long growing period (we sowed them back in January!) they have grown away nicely in their containers, just needing some water/a bit... Continue Reading →
We sowed some carrots back at the end of April in a container, along with a couple of other salad crops. Needless to say, the radishes were finished ages ago and the turnips came to an untimely demise unfortunately. However, we've kept up watering our carrots and they did not disappoint! This bunch was one... Continue Reading →
The outdoor cucumbers are still absolutely loving life up against the fence. To be fair, they have got one of the best spots in the garden: protected from the wind, and in the sun for the longest part of the day as any part of the garden! This is a couple of Diva cucumbers that are happily... Continue Reading →
I appreciate I'm not that tall, but before we starting growing courgettes up stakes, I never thought a courgette could grow taller than me. But they proved me wrong! This photo is of the British Summertime that we planted out in a container in the spring. And it's still going! In fact, it's got to... Continue Reading →
The sugar snap peas were ready to plant out a few days ago. First job was to build the framework for them to grow up with wooden posts and wire mesh. We knocked six posts into the soil with a sledge hammer as shown in the photo. Next up, we attached the wire mesh to... Continue Reading →
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