June Harvests and Hedgehogs
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
Last June an unexpected guest arrived in our garden which prompted me to make this post – Hedgehogs – Gardeners Friends or Pest Control.
One year later, almost to the day, ‘Hedgy’ as he’s now known (not very original I know) has emerged again from underneath our workshop, pulling up the long grass down by [...]
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How I Started Vegetable Growing and the RHS Level 2 in Horticulture
Posted on 21. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
As I get ready to take the final part of my RHS Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture exam on Wednesday 23rd June, I’m taking some time off my revising to reflect on how the RHS has inspired, advised and taught me how to grow plants and vegetables.
Three years ago when I started growing vegetables for [...]
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Mange Tout ‘Golden Sweet’ Stunning Blue Pink Flowers & Yellow Pods
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
I have fallen in love with mange tout flowers and pods, there are an array of different coloured flowers and pods that are available to grow in our gardens and allotments. Last year I was wowed by the deep crimson and pink flowers of the ‘Weggisser’ variety by The Organic Gardening Catalogue but I think [...]
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Top Tips on How To Grow Beetroot
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
Beetroot is one of those vegetables that likes a well prepared soil so it can settle in and get on growing in your plot. If you would like to try growing beetroot, read my 10 Reasons To Grow Beetroot and if you want to grow great beetroot, heres a few top tips to get the [...]
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10 Reasons to Grow Beetroot – My Favourite Vegetable
Posted on 05. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
My last attempt at growing beetroot was a bit of a non-starter, the tiny seedlings appeared but didn’t grow any larger and most of the seeds didn’t germinate. So 2 years later, with better knowledge of beetroot needs and determination not to let a little setback deterring me from trying it again, I’m growing beetroot [...]
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Sowing French Bean Seeds in Root-Trainers
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Tracey.
The best way I’ve found to grow Dwarf French, Climbing and Runner Beans are Root-Trainers.
What are Root-Trainers?
Root Trainers are deep plastic ridged cells which are excellent for sowing vegetables with a long root run or those that do not like disturbance to their roots when transplanting them to pots or raised bed.
What vegetables can I [...]
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My Vegetable Plot Update for May – Bumper Photo Edition
Posted on 31. May, 2010 by Tracey.
The growing season is truly here on my vegetable plots and before we’ve even got started my spinach decided to run out on me by bolting shortly after the few hot spells of sunshine about a week ago.
I still managed to harvest the leaves before it flowered and I also have a Plan B as [...]
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Harvesting Radishes – Pretty In Pink
Posted on 25. May, 2010 by Tracey.
I grow radishes every year just because they are quick growers. I’ve been experimenting with growing different varieties so I can get the taste right for me. I prefer the milder taste radishes but previous attempts from Scarlet Globe and French Breakfast have been a bit too hot to handle!
This year I think I’ve [...]
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Broad Beans – From Flowers to First Beans
Posted on 23. May, 2010 by Tracey.
I know every year I know I go on about Broad Beans but I truly love them! I think they are a bit like marmite you either love them or hate them. The thing I love the most are the flowers and then discovering the first beans amidst dying flowers. I’ve managed to capture my [...]
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Earthworms: Now eating live plants and seeds near you!
Posted on 22. May, 2010 by Tracey.
Look at this earthworm, it may be slimy, long and good for the soil however it has revealed one of its hidden secrets to scientists this week.
Scientists from Georg-August-University Göttingen in Germany have discovered that earthworms are in fact predators of living as well as dead plants. Their particular favourites are legume seeds and seedlings [...]
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