by Sue Jeffries | Dec 31, 2018 | Fruit, Grow Your Own, Herbs, Plant Propagation, seeds, Vegetables
Growing Your Own Fruit and Vegetables You can always make space for a fruit, vegetable and herb area – however small your space. The satisfaction and extra taste you get from home grown produce will be worth the effort required. In the winter it may seem that...
by Sue Jeffries | Sep 13, 2018 | Grow Your Own, Herbs, Scent, Wildlife Gardening
Herbs in the Garden Herbs, rather than short-lived flowers, can provide fragrance all year round in the garden with their aromatic, often evergreen, leaves. Brush past a mint or sage plant or rub the leaves of lavender or thyme between your fingers and the herb leaves...
by Sue Jeffries | Feb 23, 2018 | Beds & Borders, Edible, Fruit, Grow Your Own, Vegetables
Late winter/early spring is a good time to get prepared for the new growing season. It is an ideal time to get your beds and borders ready for planting. Raised beds are becoming increasingly popular with gardeners as they are easier to maintain than ground beds and...
by Sue Jeffries | Feb 23, 2018 | Container Gardening, Edible, Grow Your Own, GYO, seeds, Vegetables
Many of us only have small gardens but it is still possible to grow tasty home-grown produce in a backyard, windowsill or balcony. If you choose your vegetable types and varieties carefully, you can cultivate plants that will thrive in containers and pots. Lettuce,...
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