Category: Smallholding

Cauliflower is a tasty addition to the home grown table and, although they do require a bit of room, they…

Blueberries are a tasty, juicy fruit that is full of vitamin C and antioxidants. Like lots of soft fruit, blueberries…

Beetroot is full of nutrition, and a good crop to grow for novices. It’s tasty in salads, roasted in an…

Spinach is a leafy green that is easy to grow and very nutritious if grown organically. If you enjoy eating…

Kale is a leafy green crop that is tolerant of a variety of growing conditions, and one that fills the…

Red, green, orange and yellow, sweet peppers add colour, flavour and nutrients to salads and cooked dishes. There are many…

Lettuces are a quick growing salad crop that will reward you with little effort. If you plant different varieties, you…

Growing your own garlic is super easy. As well as being a delicious crop, garlic can also be used to…

Making a garden safe for children is essential to their well-being. Kids should be encouraged to spend a lot of…

Apples are a popular orchard fruit, and apple trees are easy to grow. Apple trees come in a large and…

Globe artichokes are a tasty vegetable and also look good in the veggie patch thanks to their long stems and…

Freshly picked spears of asparagus are a taste to be savoured, especially when you have grown it yourself. Why pay…

The kitchen waste bin is one of the most eco-friendly additions to household refuse collection and recycling, but with the…

It was late in September. I looked out of my patio door and shrieked with delight! There was a mummy…

Wild foods are abundant, and they are also healthy. So learning some easy to recognise wild foods is a great…

Bees are one of the most important insects for pollination, and now with the increased use of pesticides on crops,…

So, you’ve decided you want to keep poultry in your back garden. That’s great! But, how do you know what…

I’ve been collecting field mushrooms ever since I was a kid, when I used to go out foraging with my…