Getting Started With Compost
March 20, 2020 2:31 pmCompost – making it, storing it and getting rid of kitchen waste in it – is always an issue. ARead More...
From green Manures to Microgreens
December 2, 2019 12:42 pmWinter sowing is coming to an end, except in sub-tropical areas where the season is only really starting! Time toRead More...
Green Manure
November 7, 2019 10:42 amManure is usually something that we think of as smelly, albeit useful for our garden, but difficult to obtain fromRead More...
Composting
November 7, 2019 10:16 amPlants need nutrients, and the easiest way to feed them is with compost The importance of compostingAny successful home foodRead More...
Cucamelons
September 10, 2019 1:34 pmThe little fruit of many names – mouse melon, Mexican mini watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, pepquino orRead More...
3 herbs for your next spicy dish
June 4, 2019 11:31 amOregano ‘Hot and spicy’ has chilli-flavoured leaves that add a fiery edge to a dish. Use it as a substituteRead More...
Rosemary
January 21, 2019 8:00 amRosemary imparts a delicious flavour and aroma to food. It is a healing herb for the body and soul, aRead More...
Summer Season Checklist
December 10, 2018 11:42 amCheck out these super tips for the food garden this season. 1. Super berries They say that the blueberry (VacciniumRead More...
Turmeric
December 10, 2018 8:00 amAlso known as Curcuma longa, Curcuma domestica is believed to have originated in India. The name ‘turmeric’ is thought toRead More...
7 herbs for this holiday season
November 21, 2018 3:35 pm1. Sweet basil does best with morning sun and afternoon shade. Grow in fertile, wellcomposted soil that drains well. ForRead More...
Olive Trees
October 17, 2018 11:07 amAn olive, to many, is no more than a humble lump at the bottom of a martini… Olives have oiledRead More...
Oranges and Lemons
May 18, 2018 1:32 pmOranges & lemons ……. A must have in any organic garden Citrus must be the juiciest, fresh and health givingRead More...
Don't Slow Down Now!
April 10, 2018 2:51 pmDon’t Slow Down Now! TEXT Alice Spenser-Higgs Autumn is a good time to grow vegetables in containers. The milder daysRead More...
Earthworm Value
March 16, 2018 1:03 pmThe value of earthworms Charles Darwin, one of the world’s greatest naturalists, spent many years studying earthworms. He concluded thatRead More...
Watermelon
March 14, 2018 6:09 pmOne of the highlights of summer is homegrown watermelon Watermelons are easy to grow but require space; because each plantRead More...
Contained Flavour
February 16, 2018 10:12 amContained Flavour There is no need to ever be without herbs. For a year-round supply, grow them in pots. Herbs growRead More...
Baby Cabbages
February 5, 2018 10:23 amLike all things miniature, baby cabbages have an appeal all of their own. They don’t take up as much growingRead More...
Cherry on Top
February 5, 2018 9:25 amCherry on Top Whence these delicious treats? PRUNUS avium, the main ancestor of the sweet cherries that are grown commerciallyRead More...
Ooh, Melons!
February 5, 2018 8:57 amOoh, Melons! Known as cantaloupe in much of the world, here the sweet melon is generally referred to as spanspekRead More...
Pomegranate
January 30, 2018 8:50 amPomegranate Cut a pomegranate fruit in half and the beauty that is revealed inspires artists to paint it, draw it,Read More...
Brussel Sprouts
January 30, 2018 8:22 amGet rid of those pouts, grow brussel sprouts! A sprout from Brussels…? BRASSICA oleracea variety gemmifera, the vegetable we knowRead More...
Perfect Peaches
January 29, 2018 2:22 pmPerfect Peaches Imagine the taste of a juicy peach, picked straight off the tree that you have nurtured through theRead More...
Noble Bay
January 29, 2018 11:53 amBay, the noblest of leaves It may come as a surprise, but sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) has a long associationRead More...
Dilly for Dill
January 29, 2018 10:35 amDilly for Dill With its feathery, blue-green leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in summer, dill (Anethum graveolens) is anRead More...
Watercress Wonders
January 26, 2018 9:31 amThe wonders of watercress. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is a creeping perennial that is one of the oldest leafy vegetables toRead More...
Pattypans
January 26, 2018 8:59 amPattypan squash (Cucurbita pepo) Pattypans look like little yellow, green or stripy spaceships and, like baby marrows, these bushy squashesRead More...
Garlic
January 25, 2018 1:59 pmGarlic Planting garlic • Garlic grows best if planted in full sun, in soil that drains well and has beenRead More...
Flavourful Fennel
January 25, 2018 1:06 pmFlavourful Fennel Spicy and sweet, fennel is a cook’s dream and a delight for gardeners who love its striking foliageRead More...
Cool Cucumbers
January 25, 2018 12:40 pmWhat’s to like? ● Cucumbers are a quick crop. Sow now and pick your first cucumber by end of Jan●Read More...
Winter Food Garden Flowers
January 24, 2018 10:29 amWinter Flowers From the Food Garden If you are hooked on the pleasure of picking your own grown veggies andRead More...
Go Goji
January 24, 2018 9:30 amGo Goji Growing your own berries has become a trend over the last couple of years for many reasons: berriesRead More...
A+ Apples
January 24, 2018 8:31 amA+ Apples There is archaeological evidence that apples (Malus domestica) have been eaten since as far back as 6500 BC,Read More...
Hot Pot Herbs
January 23, 2018 2:55 pmHerbs for a hot pot Herbs grow so well in pots that there is almost no excuse for not growingRead More...
Pods of Peas
January 23, 2018 1:49 pmPods of Peas Frozen peas can never match the sweetness and tenderness of homegrown garden peas, especially when they’re eatenRead More...
Oh-So-Easy Carrots!
January 23, 2018 1:37 pmGrowing Great Carrots is Oh-So-Easy! A superb harvest of sweet, succulent carrots requires just a few things. But before weRead More...
Cold Season Crop Tips
January 23, 2018 9:03 amCold Season Crop Tips 5 Tips for Growing Brussels Sprouts Plant in firm soil. This will keep the plant wellRead More...
Step-Up Veggies
January 22, 2018 4:08 pmStep-Up Veggies Growing vertically is a great way to make the most of limited space. This handy DIY ladder allowsRead More...
Earthworm Rescue
January 22, 2018 2:38 pmEarthworms to the Rescue! The best way to convert organic kitchen waste into a power tonic for your plants andRead More...
Ola Avocado!
January 22, 2018 9:23 amIt’s a big space investment, but if you live in a warmer part of the country try to squeeze anRead More...
Everyone Loves Butternut
January 19, 2018 11:13 amIt’s worth allocating some space and time to this melt-in-the-mouth veggie Although butternuts, like pumpkins, take up more space thanRead More...
Sweetest Sweetcorn
January 19, 2018 10:32 amThe sweetest sweetcorn ever It’s at its sweetest fresh off the cob before the sugars start converting, so it’s alwaysRead More...
Devilishly Wicked Chillies
January 19, 2018 10:01 amIf you’re addicted to chillies, here’s how to grow them successfully from seed – there’s a world of unusual varietiesRead More...
Hot Season Crop Tips
January 18, 2018 3:41 pmMore Brinjals. Increase the yield of your brinjals by pinching out the growing tip when five or six leaves haveRead More...
Make the Most of Winter
January 18, 2018 12:31 pmEach season we take a look at what’s happening in the Soil for Life garden. Soil for Life is anRead More...
Harvesting Winter Veggies
January 18, 2018 11:44 amTips for harvesting winter veggies • Harvest broccoli heads before the flower buds open and when they are still firmRead More...
Thyme for All Seasons
January 18, 2018 11:20 amThyme for All Seasons Although its growing season is in the warmer months, thyme is the perfect choice for theRead More...
Winter Rosemary
January 18, 2018 11:14 amWinter Ways with Rosemary Frost-hardy rosemary is a boon in winter: it makes the perfect protective, edible hedge, infuses aRead More...
How to Prune Plums
January 18, 2018 10:22 amHow to prune plums Pruning is the most important winter task for your plum trees. Here’s how to do itRead More...
Plant a Plum Tree
January 18, 2018 10:12 amPlant a Plum Tree this Winter Success with plums is as easy as following these steps There is no juicierRead More...
Hearty Kale
January 18, 2018 9:17 amHale and Hearty Kale A potent superfood that’s now touted by celebrity chefs, kale is one of the few veggiesRead More...
Sweet Parsnips
January 18, 2018 9:01 amSweet Parsnips Parsnips aren’t a vegetable that springs to mind, being more common in the colder countries than in SouthRead More...
Radiant Radishes
January 18, 2018 8:49 amRadiant Radishes The radish belongs to the Brassicaceae family. While we are all familiar with the red radish, other cultivarsRead More...
Lusty Leeks
January 18, 2018 8:32 amLusty Leeks Essential flavourings for cold season soups and stews, garlic, leeks, chives and onions are the kitchen garden’s stormRead More...
Healthy Broad Beans
January 18, 2018 8:13 amHealthy Broad Beans Most seasoned veggie growers agree that broad beans are one of the easiest of the winter cropsRead More...
Cauliflower is King!
January 17, 2018 3:37 pmCauliflower is King! Cauliflower is regarded as the aristocrat of the vegetable world, and there certainly is something venerable aboutRead More...
Start a Food Garden
January 17, 2018 2:24 pmTop ten tips to start a food garden! The best time to start a food garden is when you areRead More...
Peanut Tips
January 17, 2018 11:35 amTips on Growing Peanuts ● Keep the peanuts in their shells until ready to plant, to keep them fresh andRead More...
Robust Rhubarb
January 17, 2018 11:08 amRobust Rhubarb Rhubarb is a strange plant; it’s grown in the vegetable garden, eaten as a fruit, and possesses medicinalRead More...
Radish With a Difference
January 15, 2018 2:44 pmRadish With a Difference Radishes are a quick and easy spring crop, and there is a new Asian variety thatRead More...
Super Celery
January 15, 2018 2:27 pmSuper Celery Apium graveolens – is it a herb or a vegetable? Whichever way you view it, celery has beenRead More...
Prized Pumpkins
January 15, 2018 2:13 pmPrized Pumpkins Pumpkins are the big daddy of vegetables, and they certainly like to ramble. Although not ideal for smallRead More...
Sweet Pineapples
January 15, 2018 1:18 pmSweet Pineapples Common name: Pineapple Botanical name: Ananas comosus Origin: Tropical Mesoamerica Suitable climates Pineapples are one of the mostRead More...
Sweet Peppers
January 15, 2018 12:04 pmProblem-Free Sweet Peppers If you find it easy to grow chillies and wonder why you don’t have the same successRead More...
Spinach by Any Other Name
January 15, 2018 11:43 amSpinach by any other name Most of us use the terms ‘spinach’ and ‘Swiss chard’ interchangeably when referring to ourRead More...
Bright And Beautiful Beetroot
January 15, 2018 10:46 amBright And Beautiful Beetroot Beetroot is a stalwart of the garden; an efficient crop, grown year-round for its root andRead More...
Ocimum Basilicum
January 8, 2018 12:56 pmSweet Basil Ocimum basilicum Sweet basil has a unique taste that is closely related to its spicy sweet fragrance. OfRead More...
Summer Heat with Chillies
November 27, 2017 12:50 pmSummer heat with chillies: This summer up the heat in the garden and the kitchen with a selection of chilliesRead More...
Raise a Kitchen Garden
November 6, 2017 12:45 pmRaise a Kitchen Garden: The initial effort required to build a raised garden is handsomely rewarded once it is upRead More...
Companion Planting for Pest Control
November 3, 2017 11:57 amCompanion Planting for Pest Control: Companion planting has a long tradition in organic gardening practice. The principle behind companion plantingRead More...
Sowing Guide for December
November 2, 2017 7:05 amLeaf vegetables: spinach, rocket Root vegetables: beetroot (cooler areas) Legumes: bush and runner beans Brassicas: broccoli (first sowing for coolerRead More...
How to Grow Cucumbers
June 2, 2017 10:31 amIn the spirit of World Cucumber Day on June 14, Tanya shows you how to grow these versatile vegetables successfully.Read More...
March Vegetable Sowing Guide
March 1, 2017 10:15 amMarch Vegetable Sowing Guide Summer rainfall temperate: Broccoli, Broad beans, Cabbage, Chinese cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Beetroot, Lettuce, Leeks, GardenRead More...
Sowing Vegetables
January 15, 2016 7:16 amAugust is the time to get out those seed packets and hone your sowing, spacing and thinning out skills. SinceRead More...
Rough Lemon
January 14, 2016 10:01 amRough Lemon is one of the hardiest types. It can grow into quite a large tree. The lemons, which ripenRead More...
Punica Granatum
September 4, 2015 8:37 amPomegranate tree There was a time when pomegranate trees or shrubs were quite common in gardens. Then they became oldRead More...
Preparing for a Summer Herb Garden
September 4, 2015 6:45 amHerbs are an organic gardener’s best resource, especially when it comes to preparing the garden for summer. Quite a numberRead More...
Potted Tomatoes
September 4, 2015 6:40 amOne of the joys of growing tomatoes in pots is that they do so well, and if the pots canRead More...
Planning a winter food garden
September 2, 2015 9:22 amStart planning your winter food garden now, before summer becomes autumn, as dictated by the March solstice.
Savour Your Roots
July 23, 2015 11:30 amAlthough it may not yet feel like it, autumn is on its way and root vegetables, including carrots, beetroot, onions,Read More...
Garden Gifts from the Vegetable Garden
July 14, 2015 8:42 amMany food gardeners have mixed feelings about the December holiday season. It is peak harvesting season for summer vegetables, weedsRead More...
Cuminum Cyminum
April 20, 2015 8:51 amCumin Cuminum cyminum by Margaret Roberts Cumin is a true exotic, a flavour-filled treasure! It has played a vital roleRead More...
A How To For Avocado Lovers
August 22, 2014 9:21 amLovers of avocado will find an investment in a tree or two well worth their while. Common name: Avocado BotanicalRead More...
Borago officinalis
August 21, 2014 9:41 amBorage This annual herb is equally at home in the herb, veggie or cottage-style garden. The plant forms a basalRead More...
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