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Organic Glossary of Terms
ANTIOXIDANTS Antioxidants are chemicals found in foods that are believed to inhibit cell damage by slowing or stopping the process of oxidation. BETA CAROTENE Our bodies are good at converting Beta Carotene into vitamin A. As the name suggests a … Continue reading
More birds equals fewer slugs
It is a simple equation. Slugs eat the crops in our organic garden, so we encourage their predators. Blackbirds and Robins in particular are welcome, but we put out plenty of scraps for all birds, since we like having the … Continue reading
Planning an Organic Christmas
Christmas should be about the good things in life. So why spoil it with industrialised, processed rubbish? Organic Christmas Decorations These are simle. Decorate with Pine Cones, beeswax candles, Fresh Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe. Use off-cuts of fir trees and … Continue reading
Gardening Safety
Gardens and allottments are pretty benign environments, but some safety precautions are necessary to keep healthy in the garden. Firstly, always wash your hands after gardening. There are microbes and chemicals in the soil and through the chances of catching … Continue reading
Winter in the Organic Garden
There are still crops being pulled up this month. Leeks are doing well and brussells sprouts are looking good. The last of the pumpkins has been lifted and we now have to think about next year. Soil preparation is the … Continue reading
Gardening Under Glass (or Plastic)
A greenhouse or polytunnel is a godsend to organic gardeners everywhere. Gardening Under Glass (or Plastic) means a longer growing season and a wider possible range of crops that you can grow. Cost is of course a huge factor, so … Continue reading