Lunar gardening, or moon gardening, is an ancient way of growing a vegetable garden that is aligned with the cosmos. People who folow this gardneign mathod believe that the gravitational pull iof the moon on the water within plants and in the soil nfluences the correct time to plant, harvest and care for your vegetable plants. Learn more about lunar gardening here.
Ripening tomatoes is something that most people growing tomatoes end up doing. Due to our climate it is not at all unusual to be left with tomatoes that haven't ripened - this blog will tell you 5 ways to ripen green tomatoes. Some of them you will have heard of and some will be new to you. Pick the tomato ripening method that suits you best and let us know how you get on.
These are dormant (not actively growing) plants that have been grown in open ground, then dug up and supplied without any soil around their roots. The plants are planted during the dormant season and are usually purchased online or via mail order. When re-planted in the ground the plant will start to grow once again.
The Hanicks Leaf Picker is a new fast and efficient way to tackle the task of leaf collection in your garden. It has a clever pick up and discard mechanism which, is simply to use by simply spiking up the leaves.
Container gardening is ideal way for those who have only small spaces such as a patio, terrace, or balcony to grow their own herbs and vegetables rather than in the ground. As well as saving space, container gardening requires less weeding. and gives the gardener more control over growing conditions.
Discover how to water your vegetable garden in a sustainable way. To conserve water but still grow amazing crops of home grown vegetables. When to water your garden, what to plant and how to ensure you use water in the best way
