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…
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're having a go at growing shallots for the first time this year. The variety we're going for is Hative de Niort, a variety that is often used for exhibition, but can also be used in the kitchen just the same. We're planting out slightly later than you ideally would (typically this could be done... Continue Reading →
We don't often get too much snow in the South of England, but we were lucky enough to experience some this year. In fact, it was probably the best snow I remember having for a while, largely because the national lockdown meant we could all stay inside in the warm and enjoy the snow rather... Continue Reading →
We haven’t managed to get ourselves set up with much by way of gardening equipment at the new house yet. We haven’t even decided what we’d like to do with the garden to put our own print on it, let alone decided whther we might like to have/where we might like to put more permanent... Continue Reading →
After missing out on the snow completely the other week, much to my disgust, we were very much in the thick of it today. As we live in the South, it may not have been as much as some other parts of the UK got, but it was snow, and it settled, so that’s all... Continue Reading →
We wanted to spend a bit of time reminiscing about 2020 and the three favourite crops we grew. Despite 2020 being what can only be described as a bit of a peculiar year for all of us, it did also have some upsides for me personally. Working from home and the various lockdowns throughout the... Continue Reading →
At this time of year, there isn't half as much going on in the garden as during the spring and summer months. The cold/wet/windy (or all three at the same time!) weather can also be a bit of a block to getting outside! However, hopefully it won't be too long before the weather warms up... Continue Reading →
In 2020, we grew a couple of sowings of courgettes and a couple of different varieties, so we wanted to take this opportunity to look back on how they did as they are one of our favourite vegetables to grow (and eat!) As a reminder, we grew the following varieties: Midnight (a variety designed especially... Continue Reading →
