This article is part of a series to show some of the considerations and the process when developing your own crop rotation plan in the real world. Although over 10 years old, they remain valid today. When you start planning…
Thanks to products such as the potato barrel even those with very limited outdoor space can enjoy some home grown potatoes and taste the difference by patio growing potatoes. Since many stores are selling seed potatoes in small packs of…
July is usually one of the hottest and driest months so a lot of time may be spent watering. You can reduce water loss and so save yourself some time. Mulching with a layer of organic matter will help preserve…
This is the five year crop rotation plan I try to follow myself. I say ‘try’ because there are always crops that don’t fit in so neatly and with those my main aim is to space the crops as far…
How to Grow Aubergine – A Guide to Growing Aubergine Aubergine Keyfacts on Growing Aubergine: Plant Family for Crop Rotation: Solanaceae Aubergine are really a greenhouse crop but are suitable for small spaces and container growing if you can provide…
This book of allotment tales is another one to pop in and out of and more about the community and life to be had when you take up an allotment than the actual growing. This is the story of one…
This is the basic standard crop rotation favoured by many gardeners because of its simplicity. After taking out the permanent beds, the growing space is divided into three and handled as below. It was heavily promoted in the WW2 ‘Dig…
The increase in price of fertilisers means we can no longer afford to just ‘throw on another handful’ which is, in any case, bad for the environment and can be counter productive. Hopefully these tips will help you make best…
How to Grow Blackcurrants – A Guide to Growing Blackcurrants Blackcurrants Blackcurrant bushes are not difficult to grow and can produce 4.5-7 kg (10-15 lb) of fruit per year. So one plant may be all you need. Some of the…
This article on feeding cucumbers explains the best fertiliser mixes to use for growing cucumbers for the home gardener. Use the Right Feed Mix for Better Cucumbers & More of Them! Greenhouse cucumbers are generally grown in the same house…