No-Dig Gardening vs. Digging
A look at no-dig gardening vs conventional digging methods of cultivation. Both systems have their merits and drawbacks which are discussed.
Monthly Archives: November 2018
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Possible Experiment – No-Dig, Narrow Beds
Thinking about experimenting with a different growing system based on no-dig 30 inch (75 cm) wide beds as used by some commercial market gardeners.
Black Friday Thoughts
Some thoughts on our affluent society on Black Friday when the retailers engage in a frenzy of selling us things we don't really want or need.
New Wolf Garten hoe and cultivator
I wanted a new cultivator and hoe but found this clever combination tool from Wolf Garten that did both in one. Very clever system saves cost and space.
A bucket full of peppers!
The last of the sweet peppers and chilli pepper plants were cleared in the polytunnel. A surprising volume if not the largest fruits.
Parsnip Growing Experiment Results
This year I tried a different method of growing parsnips. The idea is to overcome the slow and patchy germination that is the big problem with parsnips.
More compost, clearing storm damage
Taking advantage of a dryish day to move the rest of the delivered compost, level it out and taking a break to clear up the storm damage.
Study shows using fertilizer increases plant disease
A study carried out at UC Berkeley is being described as showing using fertilizer increases plant disease but the facts are different. Read the truth.
Glyphosate – Should we ban, Can we replace Glyphosate?
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in herbicides like Roundup. Glyphosate is probably the most used herbicide on the planet. Is it safe? Can we replace it?
Free Potatoes, Rejuvenating Rhubarb, Daffodils
Free potatoes - self grown. How to rejuvenate an old neglected rhubarb plant and get 4 new from 1 plant. Planting daffodil bulbs in the border.
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