Category: Vegetable Garden

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…

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

Sweet potatoes are tubers that are native to South and Central America. They  are delicious when roasted in the oven…

There’s a reason why people enjoy gardening. It not only keeps you fit and active, it is good for your…

Aquaponics is a much talked about subject, as being a sustainable way to produce food for the table. But what…

If you like a bit of chutney on a hunk of bread and cheese, there’s good news. Making chutney at…

A supply of good quality compost is key to having a successful vegetable garden, and its even better when you…

Raised garden beds are a popular way to grow fruit and vegetables. Aside from making your garden look neat and…