The Metropolis Veg Patch: Solstice
The winter solstice will likely be thought-about to be a twin edged sword for it brings every the start of step-by-step lengthening days along with… The Metropolis Veg Patch: Solstice
The Metropolis Veg Patch: So that was 2021
Hampstead Heath ponds frozen over in FebruaryWell, there she goes … goodbye to 2021; a bittersweet 12 months nonetheless one which I will keep in… The Metropolis Veg Patch: So that was 2021
The Metropolis Veg Patch: The Winterlude
Fully glad New 12 months and welcome to the Winterlude – the ‘dormant’ part of the yard 12 months and a great time to be… The Metropolis Veg Patch: The Winterlude
Herbs, the Wolf Moon, and the first snowdrop
Last week, at half earlier 4 inside the afternoon, I realised that it was nonetheless daylight … and I observed my first snowdrop. Now that… Herbs, the Wolf Moon, and the first snowdrop
Ginger Nuts! How one can develop latest ginger (half 1)
I’ve been attempting to not get too experimental with what I’m rising this 12 months nonetheless ginger is a staple in my kitchen (so useful… Ginger Nuts! How one can develop latest ginger (half 1)
Progress ultimately!
The seed sowing begins …This month I’ve been pondering on why some seeds fail and the relativity of time … days transfer quickly when having… Progress ultimately!
The How and Why of rising Jerusalem Artichokes
Spot the precise sunflower – most of these are Sunchokes (Helianthus tuberosus)My new discovery for the veg patch last yr was Jerusalem Artichokes, additionally referred… The How and Why of rising Jerusalem Artichokes
April inside the Veg Patch
After a winter that appeared to go on for ever, I’ve barely started sowing and it already feels similar to the summer season season solstice is… April inside the Veg Patch
Enhancing and re-nutrifying my clay primarily based soil with PeatFree mulches
Peat primarily based composts will in all probability be banned for residence markets from 2027 although commerce growers can use peat primarily based merchandise until… Enhancing and re-nutrifying my clay primarily based soil with PeatFree mulches
Info from the Veg Patch
I might want to say that this yr’s rising season has been a triumph nevertheless … sadly, no. Nonetheless let’s start with one factor cheerful… Info from the Veg Patch
medieval herbs for proper now’s gardens, with the cloisters’ carly nonetheless
WHEN MOST OF US think about rising herbs each spring, what we most definitely put into our procuring cart, whether or not or not from… medieval herbs for proper now’s gardens, with the cloisters’ carly nonetheless